Benjamin

[molly84]

We have an Oliver.....what are your thoughts on Benjamin for his brother? If not why not, and what would you suggest instead? We like strong English 3 syllable names that can be shortened. Nothing too unusual. Thanks for any suggestions.

[reuset]

Sounds fine to me.

[Sgtmajormummy]

Benjamin means "favourite child" (killed by his jealous brothers in the Old Testament) but don't tell your other DS.
What about Samuel or Jonathan?

[Baies]

It's just a bit boring isn't it?

[Hummingbird15]

I love it!

[reuset]

It's just a bit boring isn't it?

Yes, choose an exciting, and 'speshul' name like Beelzebub instead, OP.


It is not boring, Bais.

Offering up Tobias as a suggestion, molly.

[MotherOfInsomniacToddlers]

Lovely. Dc3 was very almost a Benjamin but we went for Thomas in the end. Would probably use Benjamin if we have another boy

[molly84]

Thanks guys. I do like Samuel. Hadn't thought of Tobias - thanks.

I do worry Ben is a bit boring, but I like it still.

[molly84]

Already have Thomas and Jonathon as close family members...but love those names too.

[SomewhereIBelong]

can't ever think of a Benjamin without saying it the way it is said in Private Benjamin to make fun of her.. "Binamin" in a cutesy voice - it put me off.

[StrawberryMojito]

I love it.

[molly84]

Thanks justputyourshoesonnow. Do you think Benedict would go with Oliver? My husband has already dismissed it, but I think it should be on the list too. Thanks.

[Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g]

It's a lovely name. What about William or Nicholas?

[molly84]

Appreciate all your thoughts guys

[Lucaslovesfelicity]

Benjamin is a lovely name. There are not many Benjamin's or Ben's at my sons school at all.

[Kim82]

I have a Ben and think it is a great name and suits all ages (mine is almost 14). He is just Ben though, not Benjamin.

[molly84]

Glad some people love it! William is a great name but three of my friends have little boys called William??

[Sophronia]

Benjamin is lovely and goes very well with Oliver.

Other suggestions...

Frederick
Christopher
Dominic
Gabriel
Joshua
Nathaniel
Barnaby
Theodore
Zachary

[BadHenry]

Gorgeous name.

I also like Samuel and Peter (too few syllables though, I know).

Personally I think that Benedict sound a bit harsh. It's very popular on here though.

[Baies]

You don't need to pick a weird name just to avoid a dull and boring one y'know! The OP asked for opinions and that's mine

[fionadal]

Benjamin is a gorgeous classic name, not "boring" and, although there are a few around, it is certainly not uber-popular.

However, if you go for names like Theodore and Tobias, you will run the risk of them sounding "boring" in a few year's time -they are definitely on the rise - so many Theos and Tobys around - and they are not as "classic" as Benjamin.

I agree that Samuel is also lovely.

What about Timothy?

Having said that, I would go with Ben - it's a great name

Good Luck.

[Mrsfrumble]

It's a beautiful name. Strong and classic.

I have one myself

[wizzler]

I like Benjamin.. but would also consider Theodore... I think Theo is fab

[Baies]

Timothy ?!?! Now if ever there was a drippier name than Benjamin ...

[Bellebella]

I have a brother called Benjamin. I think it is a really nice name. Everyone bar our mother calls him Ben