I’ve posted before that I would like a longer form of [name]Ruth[/name] to use (although I cannot use [name]Ruth[/name] [name]Ann[/name].) I think I may have found a combo I like: [name]Ruth[/name] [name]Ellen[/name]. Now the question is: use it as a double FN and add a MN ([name]Ruth[/name]-[name]Ellen[/name] _____), or just use it as a FN/MN combo (just [name]Ruth[/name] [name]Ellen[/name])? Part of me would like to use the double FN because I feel [name]Ruth[/name] is a little short on its own, the problem is I cannot find a MN that doesn’t seem to spoil it. Any ideas/opinions?
Note: I really dislike not having a MN, so using a double FN and no MN is not an option.
I personally don’t like double first names. It is confusing for people and too complicated. Two middle names is ok but two first names is ugh too much. Unless you smash them together. Ok: [name]Ruthann[/name]. NOT Ok: [name]Ruth[/name] [name]Ann[/name]. I know you said you didn’t like that combo but I used it anyways. LOL. [name]Just[/name] my thoughts. First name: [name]Ruth[/name]. Middle name: [name]Ann[/name] [name]Rose[/name]. Last name: [name]Smith[/name]. Works fine!.. [name]Hope[/name] this isn’t too complicated. hehe
I have a double first name, and it really has been a headache, but it’s not the end of the world. Unless they’re smooshed or hyphenated (and sometimes even when they’re hyphenated) people assume the second name is a middle name and you’re being needlessly formal. However, usually one quick explanation does it. Not always, but usually. I don’t recommend double first names, and I think [name]Ruth[/name] is good enough on its own.
[name]Ruth[/name] [name]Ellen[/name] Lastname sounds great together. [name]Ruth[/name] for the first name, [name]Ellen[/name] for the middle. Best of luck!