Benjamin and it's nicknames - loads of questions!

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portabello · 20/10/2010 19:59

Hi all, we love the name Benjamin and it's nickanmes but are just a little concerned that it's super popular and there will be about 10 in DS's class when he's older.

Does anyone have any idea how popular it is in real terms not just national stats i.e. how many Ben's do you know and what age are they?

Also, is Ben seen as a boring, safe name or a timeless classic? What are your thoughts?

Any other opinions most welcome - I won't take offence :) Ta!

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TitsalinaBumPumpkin · 21/10/2010 08:19

I only know one Ben.

I like it.

TeaCrawledOutFromUnderRocks · 21/10/2010 08:16

I love the name but there are no less than 4 Ben's at DS's preschool, so if we do have DC2 and it's a boy, we won't use the name! But I do think it's a timeless classic that works for all ages, IYSWIM!!

Flossiebelle · 21/10/2010 08:03

I have got a 4 year old Ben (was nearly a Lucas. There is no other Ben's in his school nursery (out of 80) but 2 Lucas's. When he went to private nursery, he was the only one so don't think it is that popular. I love his name, it is such a traditional, strong, masculin name. He is just Ben by the way

asdx2 · 21/10/2010 06:58

I have a Ben and there was only one other in his school (a Benjamin)I think it's dropped out of favour now tbh because I don't know any young Bens/Benjamins. Ds is now 21,I call him Benjy but no one else does.

Skyrg · 20/10/2010 22:31

I've only known a couple, both my age (twenties).
I see Ben as a bit boring tbh, purely because it is fairly common. I like Benjy, bit more interesting!
Ben10 is very popular atm though.

said · 20/10/2010 22:28

It's classic, I think. My teen knows lots of Bens but my 5 year old doesn't so think it's slightly dropped out of favour. But still a timeless name. Benny is cute for a little boy. Like lots of y and ie names for boys (Johnnie etc)

randomimposter · 20/10/2010 22:10

have just happened upon Benedict (meaning blessing which if I'm lucky enough to have another baby it would be).... and would use NN Ned...

Ben is nice, a little meh perhaps.
Benny is Abba or Crossroads (showing my age).

mybootsaremuddy · 20/10/2010 20:16

My nephew is Benjamin nn Benny. He is 8 and although there are 2 other Ben's in his school he is the only Benny.
My SIL thught Ben sounded a bit harsh on a baby and didnt like Benjy so used Benny with intention to call him Ben when older but Benny has kind of stuck and realy suits him.
I think it is a timless classic and a good solid strong name.

LilyBolero · 20/10/2010 20:01

We have a Benjamin! I don't think it is that popular now, certainly other names seem to pop up more often - Alex, James, Leo, Callum all seem more popular.

And Ben is cool. We tend to cool our B Benjy or Benjamin, but I'm sure he will be Ben when bigger.

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