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Need female version of male name

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My maiden name is Benjamin and we'd always planned on using it as a middle name for a boy. We're expecting #2 and plan on using Alice as our girl's name, but can't come up with a middle name. Are there any female versions of "Benjamin" that would be appropriate? I only want to use something significant or family-related as a middle name.

TIA! 

ETA: I suggested "Bea" to DH ... as in "B." ... but he nixed it. :(

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Re: Need female version of male name

  • emilysmommy2010emilysmommy2010 member
    My first thought was Bethany. Also may be Bonnie or Belinda.

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  • still_a_bridestill_a_bride member
    Minnie is the first feminine name that comes to mind.  You could even do something like Benny.  It's masculine, but sounds more feminine than the whole name Benjamin and sounds better with Alice.  I wouldn't think it odd since it has a family significance.  Let us know what you decide!
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  • Keri MarieKeri Marie member

    Since it is your maiden name you could use it as a MN, people will assume that when they see her name written Alice Benjamin Lastname. 

    my DD's mn is my maiden name spelled in the original masculine form Ren?.

    It seems like you'd really need to be FOR having a masculine name in there. But making it feminine takes away from the significance of your name.


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  • zaramarie81zaramarie81 member
    Jamie is variation/nickname of Benjamin that could work for a female. Also, the name Brenna is not really a variation but could be similar enough?
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  • SarahPLizSarahPLiz member
    Benita? Then she could be Bennie? 
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  • abatkinsabatkins member
    How about Jia?
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  • strangebirdstrangebird member

    Benjamine (pronounced ben-jah-meen in English, but bahn-zhah-meen in its native French) is a legitimate feminine form of Benjamin. I've never heard it outside of France, but I've met a Benjamine and a Marie-Benjamine there.

    That said, I don't think there is anything wrong with naming her Alice Benjamin. It is not at all uncommon for a family surname or maiden name to be given as a middle name for boys or girls. I certainly wouldn't think twice, I would just assume it was a familial surname.

    ETA: Here's some information about Benjamine if you're interested.

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  • Emiliana7Emiliana7
    Benjamina: Ben-ja-mee-na
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