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What's My Name?

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AndSoFinally · 26/08/2021 01:21

I can't keep calling him

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Kanaloa · 26/08/2021 02:00

Alexander for sure. He has a strong facial expression that I think suits Alexander! I wouldn’t go for Benedict if you want him to be called Ned, I wouldn’t say Ned is a natural nickname? I think Ben would be more common from Benedict.

Fl0w3ry · 26/08/2021 01:58

Alexander or William.
He's gorgeous, congratulations.

virginfannyornaments · 26/08/2021 01:42

He looks like a Benjamin to me. But Benedict is ok shortened to Ben. I love this name

WolfFleeceSpotter · 26/08/2021 01:39

What about David nn Dave? There aren’t enough Daves about, everyone knows and loves a Dave.
Ditto Steves, Marks and Andys.

adeleh · 26/08/2021 01:37

Oh, he’s gorgeous. He looks like a Nick or a David.

Melliferous · 26/08/2021 01:36

(Eddie or Gus)

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 26/08/2021 01:34

Alexander - a timeless international classic and then he can be Alex, Alec, Lex, Sandy, Sasha, Xan, Xand or Xander depending on what suits him as he grows up/what he wants himself. I do like Benedict too but that's more limiting and you'll have to call him Ned from Day 1 or he'll likely get Ben. Congrats btw!

Melliferous · 26/08/2021 01:34

Oh my, what a gorgeously chonky face. Congrats!

He looks like an Edward or an Angus to me.

PostMenPatWithACat · 26/08/2021 01:32

Hugo
Arthur
Louis
John

CallieOpie · 26/08/2021 01:31

He looks like a Benedict or Alexander to me Smile Gorgeous baby OP. They always take a while to grow into their names IMO- all names look huge on tiny people but they soon make them their own!

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AndSoFinally · 26/08/2021 01:23

Ooops, start again!

I can't keep calling him baby boy, he needs a proper name.

Our shortlist is Benedict (Ned), Jasper, and Alexander, but none seem quite right.

What does he look like to you?

What's My Name?
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