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DS2 will be born in 12 days, a brother for 2yo Samuel Jack (Jack after a grandfather, Sam because we liked it). After MUCH deliberation, we've decided on Benedict Anthony (Anthony after my dad, Benedict because we like it, Ben goes nicely with Sam and because it isn't popular). I'm 99.7% certain this is his name, but as I don't know anyone either called, or with a DS called this, I'm after opinions!

I 110% promise it's not after Mr Cumberbatch, I don't actually 'get' what all the fuss is about him!

It's lovely.

Good choice. Good Luck.

What letter does your surname begin with?

I love Benedict and think middle names after family members is just lovely.

I love love love Ned as a nn but Ben is good too. Just sayin - sorry if you don't want to hear

Anyone calling him Ned will be smited! Thanks, was a little nervous people would think I was a Cumberbitch!

Ned's better than Dick!

Actually maybe not if you're in Scotland.

Benedict is lovely name,I wouldn't associate it with actor

Is Ben that not popular? We know loads in DD's cohort (current yr 7s).

Benjamin's popular, but Benedict is about 370th on last year's list!

Dick will induce similar smiting.

I know plenty of Benedict's. All nicknamed Ben. Great choice!

Lovely

V nice. Mr C is v odd looking - I don't get it either. I think Ned is lovely, tbh.

Love Ben. So simple & timeless & suits any age.

Benedict Anthony sounds great. Lovely choice.

I think its great, it sounds lovely on its own and 'matches' nicely with your ds1's name

That's sorted then, thanks for the replies! Well, unless he comes out looking nothing like a Ben.