Can I have 2 middle names?

It's never been a common practice in the U.S. to give two middle names. With today's digitized records, it's become a bit of a bureaucratic mess for those who have four (or more) initials to deal with.

How many middle names can I have?

To answer the previous question, there is no defined limit on how many middle names you can have, however, most states have a character limit for names. In addition, numbers are not allowed in names in the majority of U.S. states.

Can I have two middle names on my Social Security card?

Neither the first or last names shown on the SSN card should be reduced in length, unless it exceeds the 26-character limit. Therefore, omit middle names, middle initials, and suffixes if they prevent you from showing as many characters as possible for the first and last names.

Can I add a second middle name to my name?

To have it done legally, you will have to go through the courts. It's called a name change petition. You can of course informally use any name you like.

Can I have two middle names on my passport?

Answer: You can include both middle names on the application form if they fit in the spaces provide and you want both on your passport. You can include both, one or neither.

Can you have 2 middle names?

Are middle names legal?

Given name and Family name

Since a person's middle name(s) or suffix is not considered part of the legal name by SSA, a middle name shown as part of the given name or a suffix shown as part of the family name can be omitted or entered in the middle name and suffix fields of the Enumeration system.

How many middle names can you have on your passport?

Too many characters in Forenames/Surname

2.13 The personal details section on a passport can only include up to 30 characters (including spaces) for first and middle names, and a further 30 characters for surnames.

Is having two middle names a pain?

Nope, never a problem. The worst that usually happens is some places will combine them into one long single name in their paperwork (First Middlemiddle Last). Both are on my license, social security card, birth certificate, diploma, degree, etc.

Can you add a second middle name when you get married?

Marriage Certificate Name Change

In California, government issued Marriage Licenses will allow either husband or wife to change their middle or last names in certain ways only. (see Name Equality Act of 2007) Generally, you can legally take your spouse's last name or a combination of your last name and your partner's.

Can you have 2 names?

You have one legal name. You can petition the court to change it. Depending on the circumstances using a different name can render you civilly or criminally liable for all sorts of things...

Can you legally have 2 last names?

Every state has its own rules on what you can and can't do regarding name changes after marriage. In most states, you have the option to take your spouse's last name, hyphenate your last names, use two last names without a hyphen, or move your maiden name to your middle name and take your spouse's last name.

What if my name doesn't match my Social Security card?

Check to see if your information matches the name and Social Security number on the employee's Social Security card. If it does not match, ask your employee to provide you with the exact information as it is shown on the employee's Social Security card.

Does full legal name include middle?

Full legal name means a natural person's first name, middle name and family name or last name, without the use of initials or a nickname.

What names are forbidden?

How many middle names can you give a kid?

This means that the government takes no official stance on how many middle names your child may have. This is a little odd coming from an entity that cares what color pen you use to fill out the forms, but okay. And it's good news, in that it means you are not legally prevented from using four or five middle names.

Do middle names matter?

You absolutely do not need to choose a middle name when deciding on a baby name. Middle names are optional. You can simply choose a baby name with a first name and last name if you so desire. That said, it is more common than not to have a middle name.

Can I change my middle name?

You are free to change any part of your name — you can change your first name, your middle names, and your surname. You can add or remove names, and you can change the spelling of names.

Can you have two middle names California?

Re: CA Name Change - wanting two middle names

You will have to specify on forms that you have two middle names and one last name. And if Social Security lets you do it, the state should let you do it since federal is above state.

Can you be a Jr with a different middle name?

From Behind the Name: "Junior is used to distinguish a son with the same name as his father. The following conditions apply: The Junior must be a son of the father, not a grandson. The names must be exactly the same, including the middle name.

Who has the most middle names in the world?

Hubert Blaine Wolfeschlegelsteinhausenbergerdorff Sr.

How many names can you give your child?

Many states require at least two names on a birth certificate —a family name and a given name chosen by a parent. When the parents are married at the time of their child's birth, certain states mandate that the child is given the father's surname.

Does it matter if your middle name is not on your passport?

The passport is a federally issued identification document so be sure to use your full legal name. Middle names can be tricky when filling out your passport application, but don't let that be the one factor that holds you back. A middle initial is acceptable on your passport instead of providing the full middle name.

What's the point of middle names?

Today, as Wilson notes, middle names serve much the same purposes they always have: they're a way to keep family names going and thus preserve relationships; they're a way to try something new or “put old names out to grass” without cutting the cord entirely.

What makes a name legal?

The name that identifies a person for legal, administrative and other official purposes. A person's first legal name generally is the name of the person that was given for the purpose of registration of the birth and which then appears on a birth certificate, but may change subsequently.

What is considered your full name?

When a US form asks for "full name", it means the sequence of names as written on your birth certificate or other official documentation (such as passport). In your case, your first name (usually the name you are known by) is the "first name" and your remaining prénoms would be the "middle name(s)".