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Which one?

36 replies

Fabadazzle · 20/11/2023 22:10

We are completely torn between these 3 names - please help!

Samuel
Felix
Benjamin

(I tried to be clever in my previous post and create a poll, but I don't think it worked... so here I am again, without failed poll!)

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Foodie27 · 22/11/2023 09:59

I love Benjamin then Samuel. Don’t get the felix thing. I would hate to be an adult man called felix.

Doublebiscuit77 · 21/11/2023 16:53

Felix is a great name.

RuthW · 21/11/2023 16:39

Felix

MerryChristmasToYou · 21/11/2023 14:50

Samuel or Benjamin depending on which of Sam or Ben goes best with your surname.

MovingBird123 · 21/11/2023 11:02

All are great - top choices! Can you wait to see what suits baby best?

Kaamos · 21/11/2023 10:42

Benjamin

babysharkdoodoodedoodedoo · 21/11/2023 10:34

I love Felix! Benjamin second place. I hate Samuel. Sorry. I don’t know why. The name has a slimy feel somehow.

YourWinter · 21/11/2023 08:37

Samuel. Sam is a great name at any age. Ben is a Labrador’s name.

CurlewKate · 21/11/2023 08:32

Benjamin. Ben is such a good, solid shortening that will work in any context...

RedRobyn2021 · 21/11/2023 08:15

Benjamin but only if you like Ben because that's what he'll end up getting called

SiouxsieSiouxStiletto · 21/11/2023 07:04

Tough choice!

My favourite is probably Samuel but I know a lot of Sam's so I'd probably go for Benjamin or Felix, in that order.

makeminealargeoneagain · 21/11/2023 06:59

Samuel then Benjamin. Both have easy nn.

WatchOutMissMarpleIsAbout · 21/11/2023 05:57

I know too many cats that are called Felix.

Prefer Benjamin to Samuel but don’t mind it.

shoopshoopdedoo · 21/11/2023 04:48

Benjamin is my fave, followed by Samuel

Sarasara1983 · 21/11/2023 04:11

Felix

junbean · 21/11/2023 04:05

I love Felix!

user1492757084 · 21/11/2023 04:04

Benjamin 10/10
Felix 9/10
Samuel 8/10

All are handsome.

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watchyourfriends · 20/11/2023 23:28

Love Benjamin but not Ben, so would choose Samuel

SABM10 · 20/11/2023 23:27

Samuel.

I actually slightly prefer Felix as a whole name but can't think of a good shortening whereas Sam is lovely. Similarly I do like Benjamin but really dislike Ben for some reason (and you would inevitably end up with a Ben!). Benny and Benji are not great either imo.

Both Samuel and Sam are lovely and my friend has a toddler Sammy which is so cute for a little one 😊

RosesAndHellebores · 20/11/2023 23:20

They're all of their time although I like them all. DS had one of each (usually two Sams) in every class he was in. He's nearly 29.

Jewelspun · 20/11/2023 23:16

Felix.

wizzler · 20/11/2023 23:12

Samuel

Elzibells · 20/11/2023 23:07

Felix - cat!
Benjamin would be my choice.

DesertSnow · 20/11/2023 22:54

Personally I like Benjamin, nn Benji