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Edmund or Jude?

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delshell · 04/04/2023 20:01

The two names we have shortlisted at the moment are:

Jude Benjamin
Edmund Benjamin

Which do you prefer?

Benjamin as a middle name is non-negotiable but for the first name we're looking for something quite traditional, classic, but that's not too popular. We also like Biblical names. So any other suggestions that might fit the bill would be welcome!

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delshell · 08/04/2023 04:54

gkd1234 · 05/04/2023 09:23

@HappyMe6 What is the point of your comment when OP has clearly said using it is non-negotiable?

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I was wondering the same 😂

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delshell · 08/04/2023 04:53

Thanks for all the comments - that's helpful! Still undecided. DH has also thrown Alfred into the mix now, which I quite like.

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NotABeliever · 07/04/2023 11:27

Jude by a mile

LiquoriceAllsorts2 · 07/04/2023 11:26

Jude.

rainbowstardrops · 07/04/2023 11:02

Jude. I don't like Edmund and it also reminds me of Blackadder!

mumonherphone · 07/04/2023 10:46

Love Jude and Benjamin, not keen on Edmund

Others you may like:
Tobias
Jonah
Elijah
Nathaniel
Noah

bigknickersbigknockers · 06/04/2023 11:34

Jude Benjamin, Edmund in my mind is always associated with Edmund Blackadder and Baldrick

ourflagmeansdeath · 06/04/2023 11:32

Jude Benjamin is absolutely gorgeous ❤

gkd1234 · 05/04/2023 09:23

HappyMe6 · 04/04/2023 21:38

Can’t stand the name Benjamin

@HappyMe6 What is the point of your comment when OP has clearly said using it is non-negotiable?

user1492757084 · 05/04/2023 09:21

Jude is not a fave for me, sorry.
Edmund Benjamin is not the best - they do not sound good together.
James Benjamin
David Benjamin
Charles Benjamin
Walter Benjamin
Wallace Benjamin
George Benjamin
Mark Benjamin
Samuel Benjamin
Thomas Benjamin
Luke Benjamin
Scott Benjamin

Notellinganyone · 04/04/2023 22:19

Edmund. I have one so I’m biased. Great name, classic but plenty of shortenings.

Twoinapod · 04/04/2023 22:15

Benjamin is by far the best. Edmund is too old fashioned and Jude isn’t nice, sounds like a bad nn. I’d go Benjamin

Marymary987 · 04/04/2023 22:13

Jude. I really don’t like Edmund.

TheIsleOfTheLost · 04/04/2023 22:11

I love the name Edmund. The thing that put me off using it for ds2 was that ds1 was of an age to be watching Peppa Pig. Edmund Elephant is soooo irritating! Through all of that now though, so it didn't irritate for long.

SequinsandStilettos · 04/04/2023 22:09

Jude

Edmund is that turkish-delight scoffing wanker from Narnia, treacherous little toerag

Jude Benjamin

Only downside to that is it sounds a little like a Goldie Hawn movie! (Private Benjamin, am showing my age now)

Throwing in the name Caleb for your consideration

Viviennemary · 04/04/2023 22:01

Jude is ok though I dont like it that much. Edmund is awful. not keen on Benjamen either. In fact it's dire tbh.

Soapyspuds · 04/04/2023 21:59

Edmund reminds me of Blackadder.

LilacSloth · 04/04/2023 21:46

Not a fan of Edmund. Jude is nice. How about:
Jonah Benjamin
Seth Benjamin
Raphael (Raphy) Benjamin
Gabriel (Gabe) Benjamin

SertralineAndTherapy · 04/04/2023 21:45

St Edmund of Abingdon! I'd opt for that every time.

paulinesmithson · 04/04/2023 21:40

edmund

HappyMe6 · 04/04/2023 21:38

Can’t stand the name Benjamin

HappyMe6 · 04/04/2023 21:36

Jude every time it’s a beautiful name

Luredbyapomegranate · 04/04/2023 21:35

Lots of Eds and Neds and Jude now also v popular. Does that bother you?

Joel
Jerome
Joss
Jethro
Silas
Amos
Moses
Josiah

aNewYorkerInLondon · 04/04/2023 21:16

Love Edmund!! Classic but uncommmon.

Jude is too trendy.

WhatFreshHeckle · 04/04/2023 21:13

I love Edmund and also really like Jude. I think Jude is a bit trendier so more likely to date, so I'd pick Edmund