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Baby names

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Opinion needed

32 replies

ButtonWolf · 14/03/2018 21:54

In need of some honest opinions please!
We’ve just found out we’re expecting a boy and are over the moon! We found a name we both like but need some opinions on it as we can’t decide if it sounds right or if family are far too polite to say it’s a little odd..!

The name, Benjamin.
Sounds harmless right? The catch is our surname is Bennett.
Benjamin Bennett, or most likely Ben Bennett in later life.

What do you think, yay or nay?

Thank you for any comments in advance.

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PelvicFloorClenchReminder · 14/03/2018 22:04

You might get 'Benny Bennett' too.

Joinourclub · 14/03/2018 22:03

It's not ideal , but I've known a Jack Jackson and a William Williams and people barely raised an eyebrow when they met them.

Speedy85 · 14/03/2018 22:00

I don’t think it really works tbh. Are there any other names that you like? My current favourites are Benjamin (Ben), Joshua (Josh) and Nicholas (Nick).

GColdtimer · 14/03/2018 21:59

Sorry I wouldn't.

MaryPoppinsStoleMyHandbag · 14/03/2018 21:59

I think Ben Bennett got a certain ring to it! But then I like alliterative names.

DramaAlpaca · 14/03/2018 21:57

I don't think it works. Sorry.

Minus2 · 14/03/2018 21:56

Nay from me