Rules on Capitalization of Names, Nicknames, and Personifications
Learn the rules for capitalizing personal names, nicknames, animals' names, hyphenated proper names, familial names, and personifications with examples and explanations. Understand when to capitalize and when not to capitalize in various scenarios, aiding in improving your writing accuracy.
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Mini-Lesson #24 Capitalization of Personal Names, Nicknames, Animals Names, Hyphenation, Proper Names, Familial Names, and Personification From the UWF Writing Lab s 101 Grammar Mini-Lessons Series
Capitalize personal names, nicknames, and epithets. Examples: Honest Abe, Michael Air Jordan, Ms. Smarty Pants
Capitalize animals names if part or all of the name is derived from a proper noun. Examples: German shepherd, Clydesdale, Doberman pinscher Do not capitalize if the name is not derived from a proper name. Examples: pinto, horse, bluejay
Capitalize the first and second word in hyphenated proper names. Examples: Through the Looking-Glass, My So-Called Life Do not capitalize the second word in hyphenated proper names if it is not as important as the first word. Examples: How to Apply Make-up
Capitalize names of relationships which for part of or substitute for proper names. Examples: I remember how Dad used to take us shopping, Uncle James. Do not capitalize names of relationships preceded by a possessive word. Examples: My mother, the father of my friend, Linda s brother
Capitalize personifications. Examples: Mother Nature, Old Man Winter, Father Time
