Nickname "Benji" for Benjamin?

KChicago · December 2010

I think we like the nickname Benji but need some honest feedback. I actually like Benji better than Benjamin but know we would have to give him a formal name.

Thoughts?

scoutkate · December 2010

I'm not a fan, personally--i think of the dog. But I do know a Benjamin who was called Benji all through school and then Ben in the professional world.

Mrs.Leah.Maria · December 2010

The only Benji I've known was actually named such.

ces25c · December 2010

He probably won't like it much when he's older, but it's a cute nn for a kid.

strangebird · December 2010

Honestly, I think it's pretty awful, sounds horribly unsophisticated, childish and is a demeaning choice of nickname for such a strong, masculine name like Benjamin. It's definitely not for me.

Disneygeek77 · December 2010

Reminds me of the dog. I would rather go with Ben.

kryssy · December 2010

strangebird:
Honestly, I think it's pretty awful, sounds horribly unsophisticated, childish and is a demeaning choice of nickname for such a strong, masculine name like Benjamin.

I probably wouldn't have put it quite so harshly, but I do actually agree with all of this. That, plus the whole dog-name coorelation is just too much. Sorry.

tan110180 · December 2010

My Owen is Owen Benjemin and I call him Owen Benji all the time! I like it and I think it is a cute NN for a little boy!

globetrotting7 · December 2010

Like it. I've heard it before, nothing wrong with it.

MrsFinn810 · December 2010

I like it for a young child. I don't think it would age well, but he could always switch to Ben or Benjamin as he got older.

mlkbride03 · December 2010

Honestly, it sounds like a dog to me. I really like the name Benjamin, but nooooo way on Benji.

Wish Upon A Star · December 2010

stw_77:
Reminds me of the dog. I would rather go with Ben.

I can't stop picturing the dog either.

elle80 · December 2010

Our little one is Benjamin and the only way my husband would agree to name him that is if I promised to never call him Benji! I don't mind the nickname for a little boy, but I obviously don't get to use it!

Notwifezilla7 · December 2010

stw_77:
Reminds me of the dog. I would rather go with Ben.

This.

forensicmama · December 2010

I knew a boy who went by Benji, so I don't think it's bad at all. I still think of the dog, but it's not too bad. Chances are, his schoolmates won't even know who Benji is anyway (the dog, that is).

Pachita · December 2010

When I think Benji, I think of the dog, too. Maybe Ben is better

kbratton2king · December 2010

MrsFinn810:
I like it for a young child. I don't think it would age well, but he could always switch to Ben or Benjamin as he got older.

This.

kellyloveszach · December 2010

I think it's fine, but I might be biased since we have a Benji. DH would only agree to the name if we could call him Benji when he was little. Turns out we call him that Benj, Benjamin and Ben. Whatever comes out. I love the name Benjamin and it has so many options and it sound professional when older.

Jinsy80 · December 2010

I like it, but definitely have Benjamin as the formal name.

ReniaB · December 2010

strangebird:
Honestly, I think it's pretty awful, sounds horribly unsophisticated, childish and is a demeaning choice of nickname for such a strong, masculine name like Benjamin. It's definitely not for me.

All this and it reminds me of a dog