Traditionally, single letter monograms represent the surname (i.e., last name). That goes for both men and unmarried women. However, children usually identify with their first name much sooner than their last name, so an informal gift for a child or a teenager may use the initial of his/her first name or nickname.

What initials do you use for monogram?

Traditionally, a monogram reads First Name Initial, Last Name Initial, Middle Name or Maiden Name Initial. With the Last Name Initial being the larger Middle Initial. For example, if you had the name Kelsie Elizabeth Vogds, her monogram would read KVE.

What order should initials be in a monogram?

Place the initials in order (first, middle, last) at the same size for an individual monogram.