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We are left with two boys names...

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berrypicking · 20/02/2015 22:06

...out of Henry or Benjamin.

I love Henry but DH prefers Benjamin. Thought I would do a vote out of interest to see what you all prefer?! Smile

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rockinrobintweet · 24/02/2015 22:25

Benjamin. it's gorgeous, traditional and can be nicknamed in many ways. it's not heard of much anymore and grows with the child.

Henry appears very popular where I am which puts me off; not because I care about other people having my children's names, but because I don't want to be seen as following a trend.

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berrypicking · 24/02/2015 22:10

freefalling - yes we are having a little boy Smile

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CountingThePennies · 21/02/2015 20:48

I prefer harry to henry.

Henry reminds me of henry 8th and the henry hoover.

Hassled · 21/02/2015 20:47

Ben. All the Bens I know are lovely.

Nolim · 21/02/2015 20:45

Two great names. I vote for ben.

Freefallingintotheabyss · 21/02/2015 20:42

Yay! Beautiful name! Do you know if you're having a boy? Can I ask what your girl name is?

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berrypicking · 21/02/2015 19:38

thanks all! we have agreed on Benjamin and Henry as his middle name Smile

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Darkforcesatwork · 21/02/2015 00:43

We have a Benjamin. Couple more in his year but he is 15. Haven't heard of any Bens in the subsequent years so not that popular ATM. Lots of Henrys though.

Sophronia · 21/02/2015 00:29

I like Benjamin but not Ben, so I prefer it as a middle name so it can't be shortened. As a first name I'd probably go with Henry.

WiggleGinger · 20/02/2015 22:43

I like both but I think Benjamin trumps Henry as it is less stuffy & can be shortened when older. I like Ben

ThursdayLast · 20/02/2015 22:35

Defo Benjamin.

FaFoutis · 20/02/2015 22:33

Henry

FatSwan · 20/02/2015 22:28

Benjamin

Penguinsaresmall · 20/02/2015 22:25

Wow! Spectacular x-post!

Penguinsaresmall · 20/02/2015 22:25

Henjamin?

bighairyspider · 20/02/2015 22:22

Benry?

lightgreenglass · 20/02/2015 22:21

Henry for me!

Becles · 20/02/2015 22:21

Henry tends not to be shortened but has other nicknames including Huck, Henk, Hank or Hal.

DramaAlpaca · 20/02/2015 22:20

I'm glad I don't have to choose. I love both of them.

If you really pushed me, I'd pick Ben.

cece · 20/02/2015 22:19

My Year 1 child has a lot of friends called Henry but only 1 friend called Ben.

ThatBloodyWoman · 20/02/2015 22:18

Ben

Freefallingintotheabyss · 20/02/2015 22:17

Benjamin definitely. I only know one Benjamin out of my kid's nursery/preschool friends. He's lovely and sometimes I hear his parents call him Benny Smile There's A LOT of Henry's round our way. Benjamin is a lot more classy imo. I don't dislike Henry. It's just a bit too much on the popular side for my liking.

HainaultViaNewburyPark · 20/02/2015 22:15

Henry (I like the nn Hal). Although Benjamin is also a perfectly nice name.

MammaTo2boys · 20/02/2015 22:15

Definetly Henry.

AnythingNotEverything · 20/02/2015 22:14

Benjamin.