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Dick / Dickie

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 28/12/2017 18:54

DH likes Benedict, my response was ‘never’.

I do like the name but the ‘dic’ is rather unfortunate, isn’t it?

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 04/01/2018 10:42

Goose... :( Poor child.

Username Thanks :)!!

shsh3r Rupert really is the same sort of name... I'll put it on the list. I personally currently like Edwin. Thanks :)!

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shsh3r · 03/01/2018 17:27

I really like Rupert which I think is same sort of name - what u think?? So different and original!

if you don't like a shortened version of the name you're thinking of don't go with it

UsernameInvalid66 · 03/01/2018 16:21

I know a boy called Benedict who is never called anything for short. As far as I know Dick has never been suggested, but he seems to have a strong enough personality to avoid shortenings he doesn't like as he's never been Ben, by his own choice. I definitely don't think of dicks when I hear Benedict. To be honest I don't even think of dicks when I hear Richard, although I had an older relative who was Dick short for Richard, because I think that's very dated now and anyone under about 40 would not even think of it - younger Richards are nearly always called Rich.

Goosegrass · 02/01/2018 13:08

Went to primary school with one who got called 'Bene-DICKHEAD'.

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 31/12/2017 15:14

@alletik

Oh no... that sucks but is also a somewhat entertaining mental image, tbh...

DH doesn’t really veto names as long as he gets to give children both his surnames. which is what we agreed to. But also means that the responsibility of finding ‘good’ sensible names is primarily mine. (And no, it’s not like I’d disregard his opinion or choose a name he dislikes.)

SumAndSubstance

Good to know. I quite like Ben and Ned but I prefer Ed, tbh...

Thanks :)

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SumAndSubstance · 30/12/2017 23:05

are Dickie and other ‘dick-related’ nns pretty much inevitable?
I don't think so. I've taught a few Benedicts and they were all Ben, Bennie or Ned. I've never heard anyone try a 'dick' related nickname on them Grin.

I do also think of it as a Catholic name, but I am Catholic so I notice that more. I agree that Cumberwotsisface is probably responsible for making it more popular.

alletik · 30/12/2017 09:50

I wanted Benedict when naming our DC, but this was vetoed by DH on the same grounds. DD now goes to school with a couple of children called Benedict, and no, they have never had the nick taken. They are either called Benedict or Ben. I like to remind DH of this from time to time (he vetoed every name, for no good reason most of the time!)

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 30/12/2017 09:40

Sugar that’s a really nice nn :) I love Ed (but unfortunately really dislike Edward...)

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 29/12/2017 11:29

The Benedict I know is nick named Ned, BeNEDict.

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 29/12/2017 10:37

pipilangstrumpf

Bendy dick really is fucking awful. :(

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pipilangstrumpf · 28/12/2017 22:45

Sorry but I know a Benedict who got teased with Bendy Dick Shock

That's stuck in my head now

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 28/12/2017 21:08

cathy

Thanks, I do try. But I didn’t actually answer everyone (especially if they said the same as someone else). I hope that it doesn’t seem like I didn’t appreciate their answers 🙈 Blush

DH is very happy that you mumsnetters convinced me to consider Benedict (for a boy).

Happy New Year to you as well :)!

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cathyclown · 28/12/2017 20:56

Foggie, you are amazing with the way you are responding to everyone.

Hats off.

Happy New Year. And Happy baby naming!

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 28/12/2017 20:52

NC4now ohh, Cumberbatch 😍

cathy thanks

ButOutOfPractice
Good to know.

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BitOutOfPractice · 28/12/2017 20:22

Nobody called Benedict gets called Dick or Dickie.

NC4now · 28/12/2017 20:09

By contrast, the name Dickie makes me think of The Talented Mr Ripley.

Swoon 😍

BobbinThreadbare123 · 28/12/2017 20:08

I used to teach. Taught a couple of Benedicts and they were all nicknamed Ben. Please no to Dickie. I taught one of them too and it was, unfortunately, nominative determinism with that one!

cathyclown · 28/12/2017 20:07

Foggie,

No need to explain at all. Benedict will be shortened to Benny or Ben anyway I think!

Lovely name either way. Despite the Catholic Monks connections!

But those kind of connections can apply to other numerous lovely names too.

Best wishes.

NC4now · 28/12/2017 20:06

I do tend to think of it as a Catholic name, but I think it’ll be more popular in non Catholic circles soon thanks to Mr Cumberbach, or however it’s spelt.

The priests at our church are all Benedictine.

Ritualunion · 28/12/2017 20:05

We considered Benedict for our boy but changed our mind, partly because of the Catholic connotations (we’re not religious). I never thought it’d be shortened to anything but Ben. In the end we chose Benjamin :)

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 28/12/2017 20:00

cathy

The name isn’t somewhat Catholic, isn’t it? (There’s obviously nothing wrong with that, btw.)

I meant to type: the name is somewhat Catholic.

I’m apparently rather useless this evening Blush Grin

I knew about St. Benedict and that Benedictus meant blessed. But I didn’t make the Benedictine monks connection... Thanks! :)

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cathyclown · 28/12/2017 19:50

Foggie, it comes from the Benedictine Monks from centuries back.

But no matter what faith or none the name Ben is lovely to me anyway!

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 28/12/2017 19:46

Seems like most people named Benedict are called Ben or Benedict. That’s actually a relief... thanks :)!
(I personally prefer Bernard but you’ve convinced me. I’m willing to consider Benedict. Wink)

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Antheanna · 28/12/2017 19:43

I like it. Benedict I mean. Also Richard.

Dickie not so much.

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FoggieFishieCarpeDiem · 28/12/2017 19:42

Benedict was the name of the previous Pope who wore lovely red shoes. true Wink

The name isn’t somewhat Catholic, isn’t it? (There’s obviously nothing wrong with that, btw.)

Sophronia

Good to know, thanks.

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