We are left with two boys names...

[berrypicking]

...out of Henry or Benjamin.

I love Henry but DH prefers Benjamin. Thought I would do a vote out of interest to see what you all prefer?!

We almost had a Benjamin but opted for a similar name in the end.

You can shorten Benjamin but not Henry really....except to Harry (incidentally Prince Harry's real name is Henry).

Both nice names. Which suits your surname most?

I like Benjamin more

Like both- lovely names.

Henry. Definitely Henry (love Hank if a nn is needed).

Benjamin is a bit....dull.

I like Ben.

Benjamin.

Definetly Henry.

Henry (I like the nn Hal). Although Benjamin is also a perfectly nice name.

Benjamin definitely. I only know one Benjamin out of my kid's nursery/preschool friends. He's lovely and sometimes I hear his parents call him Benny There's A LOT of Henry's round our way. Benjamin is a lot more classy imo. I don't dislike Henry. It's just a bit too much on the popular side for my liking.

Ben

My Year 1 child has a lot of friends called Henry but only 1 friend called Ben.

I'm glad I don't have to choose. I love both of them.

If you really pushed me, I'd pick Ben.

Henry tends not to be shortened but has other nicknames including Huck, Henk, Hank or Hal.

Henry for me!

Benry?

Henjamin?

Wow! Spectacular x-post!

Benjamin

Henry

Defo Benjamin.

I like both but I think Benjamin trumps Henry as it is less stuffy & can be shortened when older. I like Ben

I like Benjamin but not Ben, so I prefer it as a middle name so it can't be shortened. As a first name I'd probably go with Henry.

We have a Benjamin. Couple more in his year but he is 15. Haven't heard of any Bens in the subsequent years so not that popular ATM. Lots of Henrys though.

thanks all! we have agreed on Benjamin and Henry as his middle name

Yay! Beautiful name! Do you know if you're having a boy? Can I ask what your girl name is?