How do you make a name that ends in s possessive?

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2026-04-06 11:00

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There are two accepted forms that show possession for singular nouns ending in s:

Add an apostrophe (') after the existing s at the end of the Word:

  • James' or Maris'
Add an apostrophe s ('s) after the existing s at the end of the Word:
  • James's or Maris's

Examples:

James' and Maris' essays received an A.

James's and Maris's essays received an A.

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