Is this a bit brave?

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DS1 was born 3 days ago and we still need to agree a first name. Most of the names we like are quite traditional / conservative (James, Alexander, Benjamin, Adam, Thomas) and the middle name is definitely going to be Robert.

However, DH and I both randomly like the name Torben, which is of Danish origin - no family links, we just like it. We're worried that it's a bit unusual - will people know how to spell / pronounce it, does it sound a bit trendy, are we brave enough to go for something out of the ordinary...??

So, any thoughts on Torben? With Ben as the nickname? Thanks!

I really like it! Ben or Tor equally good for a nn
See what he prefers as he grows up

I like it. But you can't have Torben Robert. Sorry.

Wibblywobblyjellyhead They can name him what they damn well want!

Torben is a lovely name, and Robert goes well as a middle name, it doesn't matter that it's 'almost' an anagram, how often will he have to tell people his first and middle name!

Really like it. For me brings Scottish names like Torquil to mind (which I also really like) though not surprised if there's some Celtic/Scandinavian name crossovers.

It's different without seeming different. Use it!

I love it too, and also toying with Erlend if DC2 is a boy. We have no Scandi connection either, just really like lots of the names!

Great name, you may regret not using it. It will most likely grow on those who are unsure anyway.

Love it!

I don't think it's out there at all, I've heard of lots of them recently on parenting forums but never in real life. I thought perhaps it was a Welsh name. I like it, I don't think you need to be brave to use it.

I like it - lots of similar names here - like Korben/Corben Torren very similar and not overly unusual - like a normal name without making a strange statement.

Nice name, but sounds a bit too much like Corben for my liking.

Great name. And I would consider it especially 'out there', just a refreshing change from all the 'popular' or 'traditional' names.

I know a nice adult one with Danish heritage.

I know a Norwegian Torbjern (prn Torben ish) and no one thought it was unusual it has an issue with pronouncing his nane. Your spelling makes pronounciation easy - go for it

Oooohhhhhh I love Torben!!!

With last DC we had Corbin or Cleo. Our DD is called Cleo and we now have a rabbit called Corbin!

I also like Soren too, which is another Scandi name that's easy to pronounce and spell.

Really, really like it. Go for it.

I think it's great. Personally would go for Tor as shortening am so so bored of Ben - most families round here with boys have a Ben.

I really like that name! Unusual but not out there.

Oh and congratulations

I think it's awful, sorry.

I like it a lot, with Tor as a nickname.

Love it! Be brave. And Torben Peter is great.

It is lovely, but, don't call him Ben, call him Torben. He can shorten it himself when he is older if he wants, or a nickname might evolve, but, don't call him Ben.

Torben is great! Cool, classy and easy to spell and pronounce. Go for it!

But please don't shorten to Ben, there are so many Bens around already (and I find it a little dull).

There's a Walking Dead charactercalled Tobin so I'd probably think I had slightly misheard and that was his name, as I'd never heard of Torben. I actually prefer Tobin, but Torben is okay.