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Double middle name?

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kutty7 · 27/03/2026 22:34

Thoughts on 2 middle names?

Thinking about possibly having 2 middle names for baby boy - but I also don’t want to make it a hassle for us or for him in the future with legal documents or paperwork in general.

Thoughts or Experiences?

Let me know!

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Clearinguptheclutter · 28/03/2026 13:46

Both my boys have two for the simple reason that dh and I couldn’t agree on 1 so we chose 1 each.
It’s not been an issue at all. Raised an eyebrow or two when announced but literally never mattered since.

NamingNoNames · 28/03/2026 13:44

I don't see the point of middle names either especially if the middle name is a filler middle name like Rose or James.

OP, if you do not have the same surname as the father, get the baby registered with your surname.
Threads like I don’t like my son’s full name | Mumsnet are started frequently.

DalmationalAnthem · 28/03/2026 13:26

kutty7 · 28/03/2026 13:16

Thoughts on 2 middle names?
Thinking about possibly having 2 middle names for baby boy - but I also don’t want to make it a hassle for us or for him in the future with legal documents or paperwork in general.
Thoughts or Experiences?
Let me know! https://100001.onl/
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I don't even like having one middle name, seems pointless, but use as many as you want.

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kutty7 · 28/03/2026 13:16

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MrsMoastyToasty · 27/03/2026 22:59

DH has two middle names. One is a family surname used as a fore name. He only actually uses his 2nd name and surname.
DS also has 2 middle names.
I have no middle names.

SquigglePigs · 27/03/2026 22:55

DD has two middle names and no issues. My SIL does too and no issues well into adulthood.

I agree with pp that you don’t want them to all be long names though. Some forms have limited characters.

NamingNoNames · 27/03/2026 22:47

Something like George Arthur Campbell Smith or Thomas Noah Marcus Smith would be fine.

I wouldn't go for Nathaniel Christopher Alexander Smith (too long) or Thomas Noah-Marcus Smith (hyphen can cause problems).

NigellaDelia · 27/03/2026 22:43

Some of my family have 2 middle names but it's because their parents gave them a grandparents name from both sides of the family . It's never been a problem with paperwork. Although if someone had 3 very long forenames and a long surname there might be an issue with space when filling forms in

I don't think it's unusual to have 3 forenames and I know one person who has 4 which I think is a bit excessive but there may have been a good reason which I'm unaware of

Thingsthatgo · 27/03/2026 22:39

I have two middle names. It’s never been a hassle, I quite like having two.

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