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List of literary initials

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A large number of authors choose to use some form of initials in their name when it appears in their literary work. This includes some of the most famous authors of the 20th century D. H. Lawrence, J. D. Salinger, T. S. Eliot, J. R. R. Tolkien, etc. – and also a host of lesser-known writers.

Well-known initials and their corresponding full names are listed below.

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A

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B

C

D

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E

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F

G

H

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I

J

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K

L

M

N

O

P

R

S

T

U

V

W

Y

  • Y. L. E. – Mary Whitwell Hale (the concluding letters of her name)

Z

  • ZZ Packer Zuwena Packer (second Z is decorative)
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