Thoughts on two middle names?

mrsmac07

We've had our future baby names picked out for years. Our first boy will be Levi Russell. Recently my DH suggested adding in a second middle name. The name he wants to add in is actually my dad's name. I never had any brothers and it's a sweet way to honor him. "Carry on the name" kinda thing. Although I love that he's so thoughtful, I'm not sold. We plan to have two or three so why use up all the names we like on #1? Just wondering what the general consensus is on two middle names?

MarxieVonTrapp

I think it's totally fine.

A dear old friend of mine had two MNs, and I always thought it was cool.  So cool, in fact, that if this baby is a boy, he'll have two MNs, one of which will be my maiden name.

greysweatshirt

Go for it... just consider the length of each name as any potential deterrent...otherwise, I see zero problem with it!

blu-eyedwife

I don't really see the need.  Especially if you plan on having multiple kids.  To me, it always comes across as pretentious.  (I'm looking at you Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Busson)

happilyeverafterxo

I don't have a problem with it at all - I actually wish we were using two middle names for this baby, but Hubby won't get on board!

ValgalSF

I have two given middle names, and honestly... it was kind of a pain throughout my childhood. Every test you ever take or form you fill out gives you only one box for middle initial. I had the challenge of trying to figure out which one to use!

I ended up dropping one of my middle names when I got married, because it was easier.

mrsmac07

@blu-eyedwife‌ and @ValgalSF‌ those were my thoughts exactly. Thanks all for the feedback. Plus, and I realize how southern this may make me sound, I can't help but think of the monograming confusion! Lol!

bumpuser5078523

I'm not a fan of them. I feel like the flow is thrown off with two middle names.

this decaf life

I don't like double names in any spot. Not the craziest thing but something I wouldn't do.

Kitty Holland

I think it's completely a personal choice, but see nothing wrong with it. It's common where I am from and in my family so I am ok with it.  Have you ever seen royals full names - some of them have 4 or 5 middle names! My DD have 2 middle names and the next one may also have two.

Oh, and I am not one who really cares about the "flow" of a name, so that's not a factor for me.