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Favourite boys name of these 3...

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Foxtrot101 · 08/10/2022 12:44

We have shortlisted to 3.

Will probably make absolute final decision when we meet him but interested to know your favourite from the list.

Not looking for alternative suggestions thanks!

Dominic
Nathan
Benjamin

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bramblebucket · 08/10/2022 12:45

Benjamin

Marluuu · 08/10/2022 12:46
  1. Benjamin
  2. Dominic
erikbloodaxe · 08/10/2022 12:55

Nathan
Benjamin
Dominic

Hellocatshome · 08/10/2022 12:58

Nathan
Benjamin

Dominic

Katypop2 · 08/10/2022 13:01

I like them all

KosherDill · 08/10/2022 13:02

Dominic

Mymoneydontjigglejiggle · 08/10/2022 13:11

I love Nathan and Benjamin. I'm a teacher and have only ever met lovely boys with these names so I have very positive associations with them! I'm not a massive fan of Dominic; it's much harder sounding name to me.

wizzler · 08/10/2022 13:20

Love Nathan and Dominic.. Benjamin not so much

Brandybucks · 08/10/2022 13:29

We are expecting a son in two weeks and we are calling him Benjamin! I think it’s a great name that grows well with them. Can be shortened to Benjy, Benny, Ben. I love it and can’t wait to use it!

CherryIce · 08/10/2022 13:30

Benjiman

CherryIce · 08/10/2022 13:30

Benjamin

ChakaKhanfan · 08/10/2022 13:33
  1. Nathan
  2. Benjamin
    3. Dominic
DeeDeeDaisy · 08/10/2022 13:34

Benjamin, then Nathan, then Dominic

cptartapp · 08/10/2022 13:37

Benjamin
Dominic
(Both on our shortlist)

Nathan

Howeverdoyouneedme · 08/10/2022 13:39

Benjamin. Love the name Benji.

underneaththeash · 08/10/2022 14:15

Which flows best with your surname?

Fivebeanchilli · 08/10/2022 14:20

My favourite is Dominic by far.
I'm not sure between the other two.
I love Nathaniel but am not so keen on Nathan.
I quite like Ben but not keen on Benjamin. Benedict is nicer imo.
But definitely Dominic which is a great name. All the Dominics I've ever met have been lovely (I've been fortunate never to meet any of the Tory MPs etc with that name - but even they wouldn't put me off).

midsomermurderess · 08/10/2022 14:22

Dominic is my favourite.

Seasidemumma77 · 08/10/2022 14:34

Benjamin

Theoldwoman · 08/10/2022 14:45

Benjamin 150%

Mumofgirls2017 · 08/10/2022 14:46

Benjamin

Raggeo · 08/10/2022 14:53

Benjamin
Nathan
Dominic

GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 08/10/2022 14:57

My DS is Benjamin but he'd be Nathan if DH had agreed so I love both those names.

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Foxtrot101 · 09/10/2022 05:41

Thanks for the responses everyone. Looks like Benjamin is a clear favourite followed by Nathan and Dominic last.

This tracks with the latest ONS data, Benjamin is 42, Nathan is 99 and Dominic is 114.

I am quite drawn to the less common options though...

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mathanxiety · 09/10/2022 06:03

Dominic
Benjamin

Nathan

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