Abstract: A method for generating a nametag is provided. A database having stored therein data associated with a wearer of the nametag and a computer connected to the database is provided. Further, data indicative of a predetermined nametag template are provided. Using a processor of the computer the data indicative of the predetermined nametag template are received. Using the processor of the computer data indicative of the wearer of the nametag are received. The processor of the computer then retrieves the data associated with the wearer of the nametag from the database in dependence upon the data indicative of the wearer of the nametag and inserts the same into the predetermined nametag template. The processor of the computer then generates nametag printing data in dependence upon the predetermined nametag template and the inserted data. Using a printer connected to the computer the nametag printing data are printed.