Method and system for routing calling name queries

A method for routing a Calling Name query to provide Calling Name information respecting a calling party to a called party, the method comprising:

• receiving the Calling Name query from a network element serving the called party with the Calling Name query including a calling party number and an identifier for the called party.
• using the identifier to directly make a determination that a local service provider serves as a Calling Name service provider for the called party;
• and
• in response to the determination, causing the Calling Name query to be routed to a database of the local service provider.

A system for routing a TR-1188 Calling Name query to provide Calling Name information respecting a calling party to a called party, the system comprising:

• an intelligent device for receiving the TR-1188 Calling Name query, which includes a calling party number and an identifier for the called party;
• the intelligent device operative to use the identifier to determine that an alternate service provider serves as a Calling Name service provider for the called party;
• and
• the intelligent device operative to cause the TR-1188 Calling Name query to be sent to the alternate service provider.

A method for routing a Calling Name query, the method comprising:

• receiving a Calling name query identifying a called number from a network element serving the called number;
• determining a service provider that provides Calling Name service to the called number;
• and
• routing the Calling Name query to the service provider.