	Benjamin [Boy]
	Benjamin [Boy]		Originally added by: JustineMumsnet

	Origin Hebrew Login to contribute

	Meaning/history Son of the right hand, son of the South, favorite son, life Login to contribute

	Nicknames Ben-bug, Benjabum, Ben10, Benji, Benjo, Benjybobs, Benjarino, Ben-Ben, Benny, Benj, Benjamin-Bunny, Benjalamino, Ben-Bear, Benjo-Boo, Benjy, Ben Login to contribute

	Interesting Benjamins Benjamin Button Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Zephaniah - Poet Benjamin Disraeli - British Prime Minister Benjamin Britten - Composer Ben10 Ben Fogle Login to contribute

	Unfortunate Benjamins Ben10 Login to contribute

	Benjamin goes well with Middle names/Siblings/Partners Malachy, Joshua, Bailey, Miriam, Daniel, Matilda, Michael, Matthew, Charlotte, Samuel, Oscar, Lily, Rhys, Alexander, Alice, Christopher Login to contribute

	When I hear Benjamin I think of... Thoughtfulness and intelligence Someone quietly in charge - not pushy Creative Strong, kind, cuddly Giggly children Login to contribute
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The Mumsnet verdict

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20 other pegs at nursery will say Benjamin
I know/knew a Benjamin and he was a right pain
I know/knew a Benjamin and he was fab

Benjamin will be a: Login to vote
Barista/bartender
Cabbie
Computer geek
Dental hygienist
Dinner lady
DJ
Drama teacher
Estate agent
Film director
Gynaecologist
Hedge fund manager
High court judge
Interior designer
Librarian
Personal trainer
Pest control officer
Potter
Prime minister
Purchasing & supplies manager
Reiki healer
Reality TV star
Tax inspector
Window cleaner

Benjamin will wear: Login to vote
Dolce & Gabbana
Paul Smith
Joseph
Burberry
Brora
Boden
Laura Ashley
Monsoon
Austin Reed
Fat Face
M&S
Lands' End
Next
Topshop
Burton
Dorothy Perkins
George@Asda
Primark
Oxfam

Benjamin will shop at: Login to vote
Fortnum & Mason
Waitrose
Organic farmers market
Holland & Barrett
M&S
Tesco
Co-op
Aldi
Spar
Greggs
Iceland

Benjamin's biscuits of choice will be: Login to vote
Duchy Originals
Choco Leibniz
Stem ginger organic wheat-frees
Chocolate HobNobs
Jaffa cakes
Fox's Party Rings
Garibaldis
Fig rolls
Rich tea fingers
Custard creams

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