Question: what does a logo, a crest, a coat of arms and a monogram have in common? Answer: they’re all used to identify either an individual, a family or a commercial entity. In fact, a monogram is one of the oldest forms of identification. While a logo can styled almost any which way, with words or images, a monogram consists mainly of letters – initials to be exact.
Sometimes a logo can be a monogram; an example of this is when the Hewlett Packard logo is styled as “HPâ€. In all other cases, monograms are usually designed to represent individuals, for example “Harry Potter†could be defined with the same monogram.
In special cases, you might find a monogram sewed into fabric or embossed into furniture, to represent the craftsmanship of the maker, whether they’re an individual or a company.

Single-Letter vs. Three-Letter Monograms
Interestingly, single-letter monograms and three-letter monograms have different rules. Single-letter monograms traditionally display the initial of the family name, whereas in modern times we often use the initial of our first name. As an individual with the name Daniel Robert Schwarz, my monogram would be “Sâ€, or a slightly more modern approach might style it as “DS†or simply “Dâ€, which is how I use it (see my avatar).
Monograms that Use Three Letters
For three-letter monograms it becomes more complex. If all letters are the same size, you would display your first, middle and family name in that order; Daniel Robert Schwarz would become “DRS†for example. However, if one letter is larger than all of the others then the middle name would appear last, and the family name would be styled in a larger font right in the middle. Daniel Robert Schwarz then becomes “DSRâ€.

If you’re married, the same concept applies; the family name is always the largest and center-most initial, where the brides first name initial appears first (because ladies first) and the groom’s first name initial appears last. Daniel Schwarz and Rebeka Bergin then becomes “RSDâ€. Depending on the situation, these first and last initials can be reversed, since “Mr.†is always spoken before “Mrs.â€, for example “Mr. and Mrs. Schwarzâ€.
In same-sex marriages, both family names can be included equally with or without the smaller first name initials on either end.
Now that you know the traditional rules regarding these ancient monograms, here’s 20 epic resources that can be used to create monograms available right here in the marketplace!
Mega Monogram Bundle by Mcraft
Monogram Floral Alphabet Letters by Angie Makes
100 Ornaments Logos & Monogram by Vasya Kobelev
Monograms by Marushabelle
4 Monogram Templates AI and PSD by Studio29
Carried Away Script + Monogram by Sweet Type
26 Monogram with Capital Letters by Pgmart
Linecraft Boutique Logo Bundle by Tortugastudio
Intellecta Monograms Collection by Intellecta Design
Floral Wreaths Laurels Monogram by GrafikBoutique
20 Celtic Monograms Logos by Guten Tag Vector
15 Vintage Monograms by Dacascas
24 Vintage Luxury Logos & Monograms by Tatiana Kost Design
20 Luxury Ornaments Logos & Monogram by Vasya Kobelev
24 Vintage Logos + Monograms Pack by DesignLux
Monogram Pack 0.1 by Mcraft
Monogram ABC Vintage Logos by Sergio Zest
40 Line Badges and Logo Templates by Venimo
22 Linear Frames by Venimo
Enigton (Monograms from 1923) by Gearwright
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