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Does anyone know of any study, research or just opinion about the use of a single letter in a person's public name. How often this occurs, who, why? Seems to be more popular among business and professional people - accountants, lawyers, educators, etc.
Ex. J. Edgar Hoover.
Thanks,
M
Ex. J. Edgar Hoover.
Thanks,
M
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I don't know about frequency, but a lot of people I'd imagine stick their middle initial or first initial (if they go by their middle name) in their professional/public name just because it sounds more professional and academic and complete. That's why/when I'd do that, anyway. Not really any other reason.
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I use my middle name simply because I prefer it, but since most of my documents, accounts, credit card, etc. will only use my first name, I sometimes use K. Fiammetta Lastname to avoid confusion.
I have seen single letters on birth lists, though (lists of all births for one specific year in one specific country, for example.)
I have seen single letters on birth lists, though (lists of all births for one specific year in one specific country, for example.)
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