Monogram
/ˈmɒn.ə.ɡræm/noun
A design made by combining two or more letters, often initials, into one symbol.
Did you know?Monogram comes from Greek roots used in ancient writing and art, where one character could stand in for a whole name, making letters feel almost like magical seals of identity.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μόνογραμμα (monogramma)
“a single line or single letter; a character written with one stroke”
Late Latin
Latin
monogramma
“a monogram or signature mark”
Middle French
French
monogramme
“a device made of combined initials or letters”
17th Century
English
monogram
“a design formed by combining initials into one symbol”
Modern English
English
monogram
“a design made by combining two or more letters, often initials, into one symbol”
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