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    CallMeBel Posts: 88, Reputation: 9
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    Apr 10, 2009, 02:22 PM
    Giving a child 2 middle names. Is it a bad idea?
    Is it confusing to give a child 2 middle names?

    If I have a boy, I want him to have the same middle name as his father, however there are a few first name/middle name combos that I like. I just want some opinions on this. Is it too much? Will it be confusing for identification later on in life? What middle initial will he use?

    Thanks :D:D
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    Apr 10, 2009, 02:33 PM

    As a Catholic,you get a confirmation name when you go through that rite.Many people have two middle names.
    I don't think it would be confusing legally.
    Middle initial would most likely be the first name after his given name.
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    Apr 10, 2009, 02:46 PM

    My friends son has four middle names! Yep four.
    He's 18 now,and has never had any problems,he's actually quite proud of it.
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    Apr 10, 2009, 02:47 PM

    I would have loved it, especially if any were the names of grandparents or beloved relatives.
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    Apr 10, 2009, 02:50 PM

    My son will have the same middle name as his father and grandfather (Marc) and my daughter will have the Same first name of her grandmother and middle of her great grandmother ( Catherine Marcelle). So it will be a family thing. :) Thanks for everyone's imput. I just didn't want my chind to think he/she was weird. Hehe
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    Apr 10, 2009, 02:53 PM
    I think 2 middle names is a great way to honor family members. It will also make his name more unique. And when using initials, he can do it however he wants. Either John A. Smith or John A.B. Smith.
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    Apr 10, 2009, 02:54 PM

    I'm a librarian. It will be terrific and unique for ID as a library card holder. You would never believe how many John Smiths or Manoj Patels there are.
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    Apr 14, 2009, 09:41 AM

    I don't think it is a bad idea or will be confusing my best friend has 2 middle names it is pretty.. I love it!! Best of luck
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    Apr 15, 2009, 08:52 AM

    I don't think it's a bad idea at all!
    My daughter has 2 first names; Jaedyhn-Jaye Autunm Luck! :D
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    Apr 19, 2009, 08:56 PM
    My friend's husband has two middle names and she says they run into problems all of the time with legal/offical documents. However, I was considering the same thing if I had a boy this last time, but it didn't matter since I had a girl. Look at George H.W. Bush.
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    Apr 20, 2009, 12:43 AM

    I have 2 middle names and I love it, I think your son will too
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