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If you heard a baby was called Benedict...

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noeyedear · 31/01/2011 11:07

would you think 'Pope'?

I like Benedict and Ben as a nickname. Like Benjamin, but DH thought Benedict was a bit more unusual.

I'm Catholic, but don't really approve of the Pope! I'm thinking he's well into his '80's so probably won't be a problem for long, but it's putting me off a bit!

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GooseyLoosey · 31/01/2011 11:51

I would have vaguely regligious thoughts, but that might be more to do with the Saint. Wouldn't immediately bring "pope" to mind.

LilQueenie · 31/01/2011 11:51

reminds me of a characther from much ado about nothing.

seeker · 31/01/2011 11:52

I love the name, but I find the current pope so distasteful that it has ruined it for me.

Same with Margaret and Nicholas!

sweetandtenderhooligan · 31/01/2011 11:54

Yep, I thought of the Pope as soon as I read your post!

Fink · 31/01/2011 11:54

Wouldn't think pope, would definitely think Catholic, or Shakespeare (although that's Benedick, not a name I'd suggest resurrecting).

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beijingaling · 31/01/2011 11:56

I'd think Shakespeare too even though it's Benedick.

MrsAlanKey · 31/01/2011 11:59

I'm Catholic and I thought eggs too. It wouldn't put me off but I would draw the line at Florentine.

vintageteacups · 31/01/2011 12:01

I know one who is 4 and is almost always known as Ben.

PorkChopSter · 31/01/2011 12:06

Like it, Bendy is a cool nickname

SameOldJollster · 31/01/2011 12:22

am lapsed Catholic but still wouldn't immediately think of the pontiff...

I like the fact Benedict means blessed and if I'm lucky enough to have another DS it's very high up on my list. I would prefer Ned as a NN though personally, though Ben's ok too. (disclaimer, I already have a Billy (William), and can't quite get over the Bill and Ben possibility... [showing age emoticon] )

Lizzylou · 31/01/2011 12:24

I would immediately think of my DS2, who is a Benny most of the time

I love the name (obv) and if you met my DS2, you'd know that anyone calling him Bendy Dick would get very short shrift

systemsaddict · 31/01/2011 12:31

I am lapsed Catholic with various 'ishoos' relating to that ... so I would think Pope at the moment, which would put me off a bit; but then, I would also think Benedictines, and am generally a big fan of the (predominantly) sensible and humane Benedictine approach to life. I think that association would win out, for me.

NoSoapInADirtyWar · 31/01/2011 12:32

Just from reading thread title and OP, my immediate thought was eggs!

FelicityParpworth · 31/01/2011 12:32

No. I know a Benedict, nothing papal about him. I personally prefer Benjamin.

AvengingGerbil · 31/01/2011 12:37

Another vote for pope.

AllieW · 31/01/2011 13:36

No, it's one of my favourite boys' names.

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noeyedear · 31/01/2011 13:38

I like Ned as a nickname- would have thought that would be Edward/Edwin type name though. Some more Pope votes coming out - At least I'm not the only one!

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sparkle12mar08 · 31/01/2011 13:46

I'm showing my age here but I know a little Benedict and my first thought was Dirk Benedict - 'Faceman' from the A-team!!

I love Benedict, cool, classic, timeless.

ZZZenAgain · 31/01/2011 13:48

no, I wouldn't. I like the name.

dubaipieeye · 31/01/2011 15:32

I'm surprised by all the positivity for this name..to me it's a bit (well, no, very) "wet"...sorry

Feegle · 31/01/2011 15:41

I love it. I would agree with sparkle, cool classic, timeless. Ben is a great for short.

jaffacake79 · 31/01/2011 15:42

I love it and it's on our list for when we have a baby!

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noeyedear · 31/01/2011 15:45

Thanks everyone for the input! I'm quite looking forward to having a little Benedict now, just as much as a little Eliza (Don't care who likes that one- it was the only agreed name, so it's staying!) Wonder if you can just choose a nickname- May try Ned!

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Feegle · 31/01/2011 15:46

I don't where you get the "Wet" from dubaipieeye it seems strong to me. I can imagine a Benedict having a strong handshake etc and being handsome

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