How to Do Initials With a Hyphenated First Name

Initialing and signatures are purely a matter of personal preference. You may choose to sign documents any way you wish regardless of whether or not your first name is hyphenated. The key to a signature's legality is its consistency. However, if you must cite a initials with a hyphenated first name, the American Psychological Association (APA) has established a particular protocol. You may adopt this style for your own use if you choose.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Capitalize the first letter of the first part of your first name.

   • 2

     Place a period after the first initial.

   • 3

     Place a hyphen or a "-" after the period.

   • 4

     Capitalize the first letter of the second part of your first name.

   • 5

     Place a period after the second initial.