how to use string func startsWith to check on a list of strings instead of one?

Question

I have a list of names:

val listOfNames = List("john", "melanie", "maya", "jack")

and I have a string name full name:

val fullName = "john legend"

and now I want to use the string func startsWith and check if the full name starts with any of those names in the listOfNames, so how can I check it in one line?

something like

if (fullName.startsWith(listOfNames)) {
   //do something
}

thanks!!

Answer 1

Here's a concrete implementation that checks for any matches with the list of names:

listOfNames.exists(firstName => fullName.startsWith(firstName))

Answer 2

Another option:

listOfNames.exists(fullName.startsWith)