Does this match with surname?

[pandaeyesandpuffyskin]

Benjamin.

Surname Jenkins. I'm thinking does "Ben..." "Jen.." sound odd?

And should I be worried about the initials?

Do we generally like the name Benjamin?

Do you* like it??

Yeah, avoid the BJ initials! Quite like Benjamin just not with your surname...

No because of the Ben Jen thing but absolutely no because BJ.

I know kids (and adults) will always find something to take the piss out of but that doesn't mean they should be given an own goal.

I was hoping I was over thinking it 😩

I like it but BJ is such common slang I would avoid it.

I know a few people with BJ as initials and it’s never been an issue. I think Ben Jenkins sounds great! I love rhyming/alliteration names 😀

It’s a shame because Benjamin Jenkins sounds really nice! Personally wouldn’t go for it because of BJ though sorry OP

In real life I don't think those initials are such a big deal as people on Mumsnet seem to think they will be. If you think of people that have the initials BJ does it even cross your mind?
How much time do people spend even thinking about others' initials?

Bennett Jenkins might work though.

Give him a middle name and then initials are BAJ or whatever

I’ve just realised I know two boys (now men) with BJ initials at my school. Was never mentioned!

Benjamin is a lovely name but I don't think it works with Jenkins, sorry OP!

Didn't call my daughter Katie because of the initials KY - Teenagers are cruel! I would avoid BJ

I love the name Benjamin. Ben Jen not a massive issue. BJ initials a big fat no.

Oooog mixed responses. He would have an "M" as a middle name if that changes anything....

Although I'm sure there are millions of "BJ"s out there who manage ok...

I wouldn't.

There's literally no other names we like 😩

I knew someone who had BJ in their car reg number and people took the piss out of him over that. Maybe I just know really juvenile people but I wouldn't take the chance.

I was going to say the name is a bit of a mouthful anyway but realised I was possibly making things worse. 😄

Ben Jenkins sounds great.
I know lots of people with the initials BJ, and until I came on here didn't think anything.

Interesting as I don't think it is a mouthful. I like it. It's just the BJ thing I'm worrying about which is incredibly annoying because it's a stupid thing to take the piss out of....

It doesn’t sound right. Also BJ is terrible.

Well, my son's initials are BB. In my language when spoken out loud it means "baby". Was worried too but went ahead anyway. It has yet to be a problem.

Wouldnt give the BJ thing a second thought personally. Kids at the age to tease wouldnt know what it is and older kids should have more sense (or am I giving teens too much credit)?
Only just realised Boris Johnson is BJ, never thought about this before and it doesnt affect my opinion of him.
If you like the name, go for it.

Teens were the main group I was worried about

Your child will not want the initials BJ when he’s a teen.

If Benjamin is the only name you like then change your surname!

I can't believe how strongly people feel about this! Haha