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Rufus, Hector or Benedict

53 replies

GeorgieWish · 21/10/2018 12:01

My son will be born in February and my surname begins with an R. I like Rufus, Hector and Benedict for different reasons. What do you think?

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Frosty66611 · 22/10/2018 08:34

Benedict as it can be shortened to Ben which I love.
Really don’t like Hector and I always personally think of Rufus as a dog’s name as my grandparent’s one was called that and so was my best friend’s

Polkasq · 22/10/2018 08:30

I like Rufus best, then Benedict.

n0ne · 22/10/2018 07:37

Great picks! Rufus and Hector were on my boy list. I love alliteration so go with Rufus.

AJPTaylor · 22/10/2018 06:29

Benedict.
Rufus and Hector great names for dogs.

ButterflyOfFreedom · 22/10/2018 06:26

Benedict

outreach29 · 22/10/2018 06:04

Hector

By a country mile!

Sungura · 22/10/2018 06:02

Hector.

stellarfox · 21/10/2018 22:25

Love Rufus

TatianaLarina · 21/10/2018 19:20

Hector hands down.

Benedict is a bit pompous and Ben is really boring.

muchalover · 21/10/2018 19:19

Hector. My daughter had Hector on her list for her baby. Love it.

Elmo303 · 21/10/2018 19:17

Hector. So cool

Rebecca36 · 21/10/2018 17:58

I like all of them. Benedict is my favourite.

Fifthtimelucky · 21/10/2018 17:54

Rufus only if he has red hair.

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GeorgieWish · 21/10/2018 17:20

I thought it did too but I looked it up Hector was actually was the best fighter in Troy but he was fair and noble and a good son, husband and father! I live in Greece at the moment so I like that connection

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 21/10/2018 16:53

Benedict.

IzzyGrey · 21/10/2018 16:52

Rufus is amazing! Hector is cool but I think it has a negative meaning (I remember the meaning put me off when I considered the name but can't remember why). Benedict is alright but I don't love it.

MollyHuaCha · 21/10/2018 16:30

Benedict

PippilottaLongstocking · 21/10/2018 16:25

Rufus is my favourite, Hector is nice too, the only Benedict I’ve known was a terrible person so I just can’t like the name.

Peachbubble · 21/10/2018 16:23

Rufus or Hector. Not keen on Benedict.

Escolar · 21/10/2018 16:23

Rufus

hoping2018 · 21/10/2018 16:22

I love alliteration so I vote rufus!

Then hector

Not a fan of benedict - seems very try hard to me

EvieV28 · 21/10/2018 12:57

Benedict

DramaAlpaca · 21/10/2018 12:55

Benedict by a long way.

BertramKibbler · 21/10/2018 12:55

At least Benedict can be shortened to Ben

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 21/10/2018 12:52

Rufus