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Learn how to use and write men's names with suffixes such as Jr, Sr, III, and II. Find out the meaning, origin, and etiquette of these titles and when to use them.
Learn the rules and etiquette of using sequence post-nominals such as Sr., Jr., II, III, etc. in names. See examples, explanations and tips from Robert Hickey, author of "Honor & Respect".
26 Σεπ 2024 · Jr. is a suffix that indicates a son has the same name as his father, who is still living. Learn the difference between Jr. and II, and the rules and exceptions for using them in genealogy and naming etiquette.
In the United States the most common name suffixes are senior and junior, which are abbreviated as Sr. and Jr. with initial capital letters, with or without preceding commas. In Britain these are rarer, but when they are used the abbreviations are Snr and Jnr , respectively.
Ever wondered what qualifies a person to put a “II” or “III” after their name, or what the difference is between a “II” and a “Jr”? Learn how to use generational suffixes, with a little help from cartoons. (Who doesn’t love cartoons?) Rule #1: Parent & Child with Same Name = Sr. + Jr. This one is pretty easy.
To abbreviate name suffixes such as “junior” and “senior,” the first and last letters -- “j” and “r” for “junior” and “s” and “r” for senior -- are written followed by a period. This abbreviation is used when a person’s given name is written in full such as John H. Smith Jr.
30 Οκτ 2024 · In abbreviated formats with only the surname or the given name initial and surname, any suffix is typically added after the surname (e.g., "Smith Jr." or "J. Smith Jr."). In name lists where the surname precedes the given name, the Jr. is written alongside the surname, as in "Smith Jr., John."
