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Down to three boy names

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ByThePowerOfRa · 09/12/2017 15:10

Bennett
Guy
Rupert

Middle name will probably be Alexander, (which we can’t use as a first name and don’t especially want to).

Which is your favourite please? If you think they’re all terrible, then please just say which you hate the least.

TIA

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RestingGrinchFace · 12/12/2017 12:38

Bennett sounds extremely American and the connection with P&P isn't exactly a desirable one. I would go for either rupert or guy. Rupert has the perk of Rudy as a potential nickname which is super cute.

Minty82 · 12/12/2017 12:31

Guy, definitely. Never heard of Bennett being used as a first name but not a fan of surnames as first names generally. (If he's going to end up as Ben, Benjamin Alexander is gorgeous!)
Rupert's a bit of a joke name to me I'm afraid, like Walter.

LarkDescending · 12/12/2017 12:27

Swooning over Rupert Alexander! That's my pick.

(But I love Guy too).

mum2be2boys · 12/12/2017 10:46

Love Rupert! Rupert Alexander is a great name :-)

NinonDeLenclos · 12/12/2017 08:42

Guy.

Don't like Rupert or Bennett.

BAR91 · 12/12/2017 08:24

I love Rupert

EleanorXx · 12/12/2017 08:19

Rupert

pipilangstrumpf · 10/12/2017 07:47

Rupert and Bennett are great!

I don't like guy, sounds like boy.

buttercup54321 · 10/12/2017 00:50

Don't like any of them. But least dislike Rupert then Guy. Bennett is horrid.

aussielinda4655 · 10/12/2017 00:02

Rupert Alexander sounds just fine.

Tigger001 · 09/12/2017 23:58

Love Rupert Alexander, it sounds and lovely strong name.

lolalotta · 09/12/2017 20:27

Guy is one heck of a name to live up to imo. It's just so masculine and hard sounding.

SantasLittleYelper · 09/12/2017 20:15

In this order Guy, Bennet then Rupert.

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ByThePowerOfRa · 09/12/2017 19:42

Thanks all! I think I like Rupert and Bennett best atm, but do like Guy a lot too... Maybe waiting to see him is the best bet; he may look just like a Guy!

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daisypond · 09/12/2017 18:18

Guy. Strong, simple yet very old name.

Opheliasgoldenwine · 09/12/2017 18:12

Rupert

NoelNiki · 09/12/2017 17:11

Bennett or Guy.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 09/12/2017 16:51

Rupert

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 09/12/2017 16:47

Guy is awful. You might as well call him boy,
I'm not a fan of surname names, so I don't like Bennett.
I'd go for Rupert.

AnyaMoondial · 09/12/2017 16:18

Guy is my favourite, I like Rupert too though.

CPtart · 09/12/2017 16:15

Dislike them all but in order of least hate,
Guy
Rupert
Bennett

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 09/12/2017 16:07

Dislike Guy and Rupert, so will have to vote Bennett.

Mashoclock · 09/12/2017 16:06

(imo Guy dsnt compare to the fabulousness of the other two names)!

cakeymccakington · 09/12/2017 16:05

Rupert

Mashoclock · 09/12/2017 16:04

A thousand times Bennett!! (Because I love it, but can't use it as it's similar to our surname)!
Rupert is lovely too. But Bennett Alexander sounds deliciously regal and prestigious ! 💗