Writing Names

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kitty
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Writing Names

Post by kitty »

Hello!
I would like to know how I can write somebody's name using acronyms.

ex. David Charl Peter
David C. Peter, David Charl P., or David C. P.?

Especially when written on a book's cover.

Thank you
jmio
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Re: Writing Names

Post by jmio »

I wouldn't abbreviate the person's last name.

Most common would be to abbreviate or leave out the middle name, so "David C. Peter" or "David Peter".

Some authors choose to abbreviate their first name, like "D. Charl Peter" or "D. C. Peter", but I would only do that if it was the author's wish.
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