A familiar Southern quandary.
Key Takeaways
“That’s such a Southern thing.”
We’ve all heard it and know it can describe countless things.
Using the last initial only gives linens a more contemporary vibe.Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez
Two of those undeniably Southern things are double names and monograms.
Maybe you’re looking to buy ababy giftfor a double-named infant or a wedding gift for a double-named bride.
As the writer of these best tips, I have adouble nameMary Shannon.
One initial or the full last name for monogramming can look clean.
Cursive or curly letters might be hard to read with this style, so stick to something simple.
Try a Diamond Arrangement
Another idea for monogramming with four letters is a diamond shape.
Be sure all letters are the same height.
This style works best with a straight font rather than an extravagant cursive style.
How To Hyphen
Another confusing aspect of double names is whether or not they include a hyphen.
Some double names are hyphenated, and some choose to hyphenate their maiden and married names.
A block style will be the best option if you want to include the hyphen in your monogram.
For example, a double name would be “M-SXW.”
However, much of the monogramming community thinks adding a hyphen in a monogram looks a little choppy.
If you agree, you could monogram all four letters and omit the hyphen in those same styles.
Smaller items might only have room for a single letter, while others have room for all four.
