What would you consider the pros and cons of giving your child two middle names?
On one hand I’d like to do this because that way I can get all the names I love in there [since this will be my only child, I won’t get to use the names again], but on the other I’m afraid it might create too much confusion on legal paperwork having two middle names instead of just one.
I live in the US and one of my children has two middle names. Getting his birth certificate and social security card were no problem, they in clude both names. As far as other paperwork, most of the time there is a single box for one initial, we use the first one. Most “official” paperwork like when we got him enrolled in school has a line to wriie out both middle names. Granted he is only 6 so we have not experienced too many occasions for it being an issue. I tend to think if he has his legal name recorded through the state etc, then random tball sign up that has a little square for one initial do not matter, kwim?
We do not regret giving him 2 middle names, at all. They were chosen for meaning and I love the flow of his name. If you want to use 2 middle names, do it. I am not sure what % of children born “now a days” are given 2, but its not super uncommon where I live and at first the grandparents were weird about it but they came around and its not like we follow any of their personal naming traditions anyway. 
I have two middle names and I can honestly say I’ve never had any issues with legal paperwork or any of the like. I love having two middles because my second middle is my mom’s maiden name and it’s really special to me to have a part of her with me. I think if you want to give your baby two middles then go for it. My SO doesn’t like two middles otherwise I’d probably be giving two to my future babies!
My sister and I both have 2 middle names and so does my husband and his siblings. I’ve never known it to cause any problems. Sometimes when filling out paperwork, there’s only room for one. No biggie. SOmetimes I will just put both initials. or sometimes I just use the first middle name…and lots of times I can include both. It’s really never been a big deal. I always liked having 2 middle names b/c it was kind of different. that said, we only gave our daughter 1 and only giving next daughter 1 too.
I thought that a con would be legal confusion, but it seems like it’s not the case for previous posters!
I don’t think having two middle names is too much. I think it can be beautiful and sweet, actually, especially if there’s special meaning behind one or both of the middle names. (Family significance, favorite literary characters, and so on.)
The only time that I dislike two middle names is when the combos are a little over the top
You are only gonna have one. Then yes, why not. :).
My hubby has two middle names and it had never been a problem. We gave our son two middle names and no issues so far.
I use to think that having two middle names was ridiculous and a bit pretentious (on the part of the parents), but I have gotten use to seeing two middles names on Nameberry and can see the appeal for name lovers or for those honouring family.
I personally wouldn’t use 2 middle names, but you shouldn’t be discouraged if you have a great name combo you want to use.
Best of luck with naming your baby. [name]Do[/name] you have a set of names picked out?