Two middle names

Chelseamolee · May 2013

I couldn't find a post on this, except the post i just accidentally posted on 3rd tri instead of this board, so if I missed it and this is a repeat I apologize. I'm just wondering what everyone's opinion on two middle names is? I know multiple middle names are trending with celebrities and I was raised catholic, so in middle school I received a confirmation name which is similar to a second middle name and now I'm debating on two for my son.

I know ultimately its my choice and others opinions don't matter but I'd like to see if its too weird to others or...

amandarins · May 2013

I think it's totally ok. I've considered it myself.

starshower22 · May 2013

Like you said it's a personal choice. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But, IMO, unless there is some reason for giving two middle names (like in honor of a family member) then I wouldn't do it. No real reason other than I don't see the need for two middle names, but that's just my thoughts on it.

Chelseamolee · May 2013

starshower22:
Like you said it's a personal choice. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But, IMO, unless there is some reason for giving two middle names like in honor of a family member then I wouldn't do it. No real reason other than I don't see the need for two middle names, but that's just my thoughts on it.

I agree, I should add the first middle name is going to be one I like and the second one is a family name.

Creedon778 · May 2013

DS has two middle names. He's a third so it came with the territory of using a legacy name. We're considering doing the same thing for #2, but no firm decision yet.

amarissa85 · May 2013

starshower22:
Like you said it's a personal choice. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But, IMO, unless there is some reason for giving two middle names like in honor of a family member then I wouldn't do it. No real reason other than I don't see the need for two middle names, but that's just my thoughts on it.

This.

V&G101808 · May 2013

For me personally, it's not something I'd do. But it's not my kid either. I just think about the hassle of paperwork/documents/etc. and having such a long name...

starshower22 · May 2013

Chelseamolee:
starshower22:
Like you said it's a personal choice. I don't think there's a right or wrong answer. But, IMO, unless there is some reason for giving two middle names like in honor of a family member then I wouldn't do it. No real reason other than I don't see the need for two middle names, but that's just my thoughts on it.
I agree, I should add the first middle name is going to be one I like and the second one is a family name.

I like the idea of using family names so if that's your plan then I say go for it!

Chelseamolee · May 2013

VG101808:
For me personally, it's not something I'd do.nbsp; But it's not my kid either.nbsp; I just think about the hassle of paperwork/documents/etc. and having such a long name...

See, that's what I was thinking about. And wondering if they put both on documents?

afrochick09 · May 2013

It can be tasteful, or it can be trashy. Depends on the names IMO.

amberyintar · May 2013

When I got married I took my last name as a second middle name (my last name was a common female first name). I am glad I made the decision- but as PP's have said, it is a bit tedious on paperwork at times. It tends to confuse people a bit.

There are positives and negatives to it- it just comes down to whether you like it or not. (Sorry, I know that's vague)

In summary, it's not weird, but can be kind of a pain at times. I think the benefit outweighs the negatives.

Chelseamolee · May 2013

So all posts above who has experience with this, do you always put both names on documents?

JaymeMac · May 2013

Well I have two middle names...and I wouldn't recommend it. I've always hated it. Such a pain.

amberyintar · May 2013

Chelseamolee:
So all posts above who has experience with this, do you always put both names on documents?

Yes, all documents that have the room/ability to, you put both. Sometimes there is only space for one, and you use the first of the two, or try to fit them both as best you can.

Your legal full name is first name, first middle name, second middle name, last name- and so it is important to put all names on all documents whenever you are able. It is important that the social security card and birth certificate have the full legal name especially- otherwise, it is not the full "legal" name.

Mitchellovesnemo · May 2013

I loved this idea, but my hubby was not on board. So I got vetoed. I say do it!

girlmama83 · May 2013

We are considering it. It really comes down to whether all the names sound good together or not.

WheeLinTheSky3 · May 2013

amberyintar:
When I got married I took my last name as a second middle name (my last name was a common female first name). I am glad I made the decision- but as PP's have said, it is a bit tedious on paperwork at times. It tends to confuse people a bit.
There are positives and negatives to it- it just comes down to whether you like it or not. (Sorry, I know that's vague)
In summary, it's not weird, but can be kind of a pain at times. I think the benefit outweighs the negatives.

I did this exact same thing when I got married. It is definitely a pain on legal paperwork but I dont mind it otherwise. I dont know if I would have wanted so many names as a child though.

Chelseamolee · May 2013

Well Blake is the family name so if I used two middle names it would be

Finley Oliver Blake
Or just
Finley Blake slash Finley Oliver

kahlan82 · May 2013

Kristin030:
amberyintar:
When I got married I took my last name as a second middle name (my last name was a common female first name). I am glad I made the decision- but as PP's have said, it is a bit tedious on paperwork at times. It tends to confuse people a bit.
There are positives and negatives to it- it just comes down to whether you like it or not. (Sorry, I know that's vague)
In summary, it's not weird, but can be kind of a pain at times. I think the benefit outweighs the negatives.
I did this exact same thing when I got married. It is definitely a pain on legal paperwork but I dont mind it otherwise. I dont know if I would have wanted so many names as a child though.

I did the same. I didn't want to drop any part of my name when I got married, so I have two middle names. It doesn't bother me at all. Whenever I have to do something where they need my middle initial I sometimes have to choose. Most computer programs seem to only accept one initial in the middle. I love having two middle names. It's just another way to be unique. As for the whole role thing being a teacher (I am one) some kids have their middle name on my role and some don't. It completely depends on what the parents write on the registration form. I have never had an issue with students with multiple names. I always make sure to ask the students the first day what they wished to be called. Although I have taught my students to write their full names, we don't write it on a daily basis. Middle names have pretty much no impact in school in my opinion.

CaliforniaDream87 · May 2013

It's a personal choice for sure.

Personally, I wouldn't give my child two middle names.

nurseclare9 · May 2013

I have 2 middle names and I don't mind it. They are each one of my grandmother's middle names (and one of my grandmothers has 2 middle names too). I like that I'm named after both my parents moms. The only time it's annoying is when there isn't enough room for my whole name or something asks for a middle initial, but I just use the first one in that case. I'd consider it for my baby but my husband thinks middle names in general are dumb so one is his limit.

deslet · May 2013

ha! we just decided this today. i hadn't thought about 2 middle names but today my husband said he'd been thinking about giving our son 2 middle names and i was so excited that he was finally putting his 2 cents in on the name that i agreed right then and there, without hesitation.

our child had no name yesterday and today he has 4/5 names (we also decided to hyphenate our last names since i kept my name when we married...i didn't really want to hyphenate, i wanted to smush both our names together...but at this point, i'm just happy to have it decided. poor long-named child, but it is the best compromise we could come up with.)

Desmond Alfred Michael M-R (Alfred after my biological great-grandfather who was the only sane person in my biological family, and Michael after a friend of my husband's who was a marine and died in Iraq a few years ago)

tiffbot1985 · May 2013

I totally think it's ok. I have two myself, and they are not short. I have 33 letters in my name. It's never bothered me.

ETA and yes I always put both middle names on documents. If it's not too important they just write the initials once they find out how long it is.

toppingheyler · May 2013

We are doing two middle names for our little girl. They will be the middle names of both grandmothers. I first began thinking about it when my "uncle"(he's actually my mom's cousin, but is much older and acted much like a grandpa to me since I didn't have any grandparents on my mom's side) asked that I do so. It had been a family tradition but it faded out with my mom's generation. DH liked the idea of honoring both sides of our family. They aren't long and I like the way they sound, so I have no reservations about it. If you like it, go for it!

kmichln · May 2013

I have 2 middle names, DS has 2, and this LO will have 2. It is a family tradition in my family that I wanted to carry on.

Nothing wrong with using more than one middle name.

cbm3228 · May 2013

I have a friend who has 2 middle names and he has had to essential pick his middle name for documents and paperwork and stuff. For the most part his second middle name gets dropped.

sleeping5beauty · May 2013

I know 2 families where all there kids have 2 middle names. Both families did it because Mom has 2 middle names and they wanted to continue it. So I think its a personal choice.

That.Just.Happened · May 2013

Personally, I really don't like it. But it doesn't matter what I think, do whatever you want. Although, IMO if they are just random names without some sort of significance, it seems like total overkill.

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