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Thoughts on name Bento for a boy

57 replies

sig0992 · 02/08/2024 12:34

Hello!

I’m originally from Brazil, and my husband has Italian heritage, so we’re considering the name Bento for a boy. It means ‘blessed’ in Portuguese and goes very well with our last name. However, I know people will link it to the bento boxes, which doesn’t really bother me, but I also don’t want him to be upset with us later in life 😂 Am I overthinking it, or should I go for another name? We plan on raising our kids in the UK.

I also love Matteo and Theo. Thank you!

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WaltzingWaters · 02/08/2024 12:40

Sorry, I just thought of Bento Box. Would probably soon get used to it though.
Theo is nice but very popular. Matteo is nice and not so used in the UK.

SonicTheHodgeheg · 02/08/2024 12:40

Sorry/ I agree that people will assume bento box.

SummerBarbecues · 02/08/2024 12:39

No, that's a lunch box.

Radiatorvalves · 02/08/2024 12:39

Bento Box was my immediate thought. I’d go with one of your alternatives. Kids will take the mick.

Edingril · 02/08/2024 12:39

It mightn't bother you if you were naming a dog but a human really?

MrsSkylerWhite · 02/08/2024 12:39

Isn’t that a lunch box? No from me.

AlwaysFreezing · 02/08/2024 12:38

Yeah, bento = bento box. Such a shame!

Really like Matteo though.

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