What is the traditional way to monogram someone who has a first name, 2 middle names, and last name?

Question

The traditional way for 3 names is: first name initial is smaller, last name initial is large, middle name initial is smaller. What is the proper monogram etiquette for a person who has 2 middle names? Do you leave out the 2nd middle name initial?

Answer 1

This is a question that will come up more and more often when the new generation of younguns come of age. I have a grandaughter with 2 middle names and a nephew with 3 middle names. I could get on a soap box about the indicisive nature of young people these days, but I will hold my tongue.

I think the traditional monogram is here to stay for now, and it only allows for 3 letters. Some folks will say choose the "first" middle name, but it is my opinion that the person should be able to choose his/her on monogram. First name, last name, middle name of choice.

Of course, there are a number of people who do not go by their first name at all. That opens up a whole nuther can of worms!

It is just a monogram. Do what makes you happy. No worries!

Answer 2

you only use the first of the two middle names