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Help me decide between two names

26 replies

jumpingfrog0 · 05/12/2012 21:32

We just can't decide between two boys names and would like your help. The names are Benjamin and Jasper. Both are a similar style to me - classic and timeless - but obviously Jasper is a bit more unusual although it does seem to be rising up the charts.

Which is your fav and why? We really need your help now as we like them both equally. Thanks

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sunny177 · 05/12/2012 21:34

Ooh I love jasper! Nice to have something bit unusual and Benjamin is very common. Jasper has a nice contemporary feel to it whilst still being traditional X x

WonkyWilly · 05/12/2012 21:46

Love Jasper, Benjamin is ok but a bit boring and overdone!

GoldPlatedNineDoors · 05/12/2012 21:47

Benjamin. But Id have just Ben.

EdithWeston · 05/12/2012 21:52

Difficult choice; both lovely.

I'd go for Jasper: bit racier ('Oh Sir!').

DinosaursOnAnAdventCalender · 05/12/2012 21:53

Both really nice, I can't choose between them.

BikeRunSki · 05/12/2012 21:53

Benjamin.
Jasper is slang for wasp.

Ruprekt · 05/12/2012 21:53

Jasper.

Toooooooooooooooooooo many Bens!!

MustafaCake · 05/12/2012 22:05

I like Ben but it's a very very common name. Would you be OK with your Ben being one of several in school? Only mentioning it as some parents don't want that!

If you like Ben but want something a bit different how about Benedict?

I like Jasper too and would probably chose that one cos it's quite unusual.

QuickLookBusy · 05/12/2012 22:09

Have you had the baby yet?

If you like the names equally, I would wait until he was born and decide which name suits him best.

HoratiaLovesBabyJesus · 05/12/2012 22:11

I prefer Jasper - I know a lot of Bens and don't particularly like Benjamin although I can't put my finger on why.

I know a small Jasper and he's lovely. That helps!

EverlongLovesHerChristmasRobin · 05/12/2012 22:16

Jasper.

I love Benjamin but really dislike Ben.

NK493efc93X1277dd3d6d4 · 05/12/2012 22:20

For me Jasper will always sound like a dog's name.

UnnamedFemaleProtagonist · 05/12/2012 22:22

Jasper. Although it is a name for wasps where I grew up.

Mono1 · 05/12/2012 22:27

Sorry- I don't like Jasper at all. It's not a name for a grown up you'd want to be friends with. Cute until about the age of 5, but as a grown up it immediately makes me think I wouldn't like him. If however you are v posh and Jasper is likely to go to Eton, then fine. Otherwise stick with Ben.

scrumpkin · 05/12/2012 22:28

Absolutely love Jasper!

FlojoHoHoHo · 05/12/2012 22:29

Ben yes, Benjamin no. Jasper no, I just think of carrot.

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rachel234 · 05/12/2012 22:39

Jasper! There are so many Bens/Benjamins around that it is a little dull, sorry.

poppy283 · 05/12/2012 22:47

I have a 4mo Jasper - love his name.

Can't bear Ben.

MaggieMaggieMaggieMcGill · 05/12/2012 22:50

Jasper! No contest for me, much better than boringBen!

TremoloGreen · 06/12/2012 11:52

I quite like Jasper. Definitely more interesting than Ben, although you could always use that as a middle name. It was going to be my name if I was a boy (Jasper Henry). Sorry Mono, guess we can't be friends Grin

LemonBreeland · 06/12/2012 11:54

I have always loved Jasper. Benjamin is a bit wet to me, and Ben is boring.

TiggerWearsATriteSmile · 06/12/2012 11:55

Benjamin is boring and there are loads of Bens.
Jasper is fab, really like it.

(I also like Tobias, just to go off track. )

fedupwithdeployment · 06/12/2012 12:06

I really like Jasper - DH wanted one of the DSs to be called Jasper...but I knew a lovely black labrador, also called Jasper.

But you, presumably don't! I'd go for Jasper...although I do like Ben too.

Mono1 · 06/12/2012 14:36

Jasper IS cute for a little boy but I just can't imagine liking it for an adult. It makes me think of posho accountants or maybe a City trader. Is there perhaps a reason why so many mums on here seem to like it but don't know any grown up Jaspers- there are a few Labradors tho.... Ben might be a bit boring but also reliable and fun.