Are three names too many?

Ppunkiexx · June 2016

Just out of curiosity, do you think three names are too many? Is it best to stick to just two or do you think it matters?

Nat009 · June 2016

I personally like two middle names! My daughter has two. I think the key is that each name should be short. All three of hers are two syllables and they go well together. Second middle name is a family name.

Bringmemylongswordho · June 2016

It depends on the name. Some flow alright, others don't.

In general I err on the side of it being more hassle then it's worth.

Sugargirl1019 · June 2016

I like one middle name only so that she has an option to make her maiden name a middle name later when she gets married.

emilyalso · June 2016

I think it can get to be a mouthful, but whether it's too many or too much depends on WHY you're choosing three IMHO. If you have 3 family members (or friends) you want to honor and don't know if you will have another chance to do it, go for it! If you think 3 names are just so cute that you can't narrow it down to 2... that may not be a great reason.

fiscally3 · June 2016

I now have 2 middles (middle and maiden) and it can be a pain for a few things where they just want a middle initial, or if you want to get something monogrammed there's not as many options for 4 letters.

emilyalso · June 2016

Those are good points - especially coming from someone with first hand experience. Who would have thought about monogramming???

SmrBrd2012 · June 2016

I really don't care for it unless there is a good reason like a strong urge to honor multiple people and/or it's your last child. To me, it just seems like the parents couldn't make a decision so used all of them. Also, middle names are rarely useful in the first place, so to have two just seems like too much. I wouldn't side eye though.

MandyBeeSLP · June 2016

I like two middle names, especially if the 2nd is honoring family. I know as a kid I was super jealous of people who had two middle names. Not a very practical opinion maybe, but if you like it do it.

Ppunkiexx · June 2016

All very good points, ladies. Thank you for your feedback.

penelope4612 · June 2016

I have 2 middle names (the second is my moms maiden name). I can't imagine it any other way but it is a hassle. I won't be giving my child 2 middle names.

Vivi20 · June 2016

I don't think three is too many. My daughter has two middle names.

neverblushed · June 2016

I would not give a child two middle names unless there's a compelling reason to do so. The future hassle for your child of handling a double middle name on legal documents has to be considered. I know a person who has a first, 2 middles and a hyphenated last name. She goes by one of the middle names. Her mom thought this was cute and fun, but it was a logistical nightmare for her as an adult professional. When she got married, she could not wait to change to her husband's last name and drop the extra middle name.

Ppunkiexx · June 2016

Really great points brought up by everyone, both in favour of, and against two middle names. Thanks for your feedback, ladies! I really appreciate it.

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