Full name for nickname Ben, other than Benjamin??

Shickmama · April 2015

Hi!
So, my 5 year old son keeps wanting to call the baby, "Baby Ben" and I think it's really sweet, but was hoping to do something a little less traditional than Benjamin. What are your ideas of names that can be shortened to Ben? I have thought of Bentley and Bennet- both of which I would consider- what else is out there that might work? I have Big bros Jonathan (J.R.) and Andrew (Drew/AJ)- yes, we like nicknames- lol. If you've read my previous post awhile back, I was considering Wesley or Parker and those are still considerations as well. Thanks so much for any input!!!!

MamaWren919 · April 2015

I like Bennett best. Sorry can't think of anything else.

dramaphile · April 2015

Bennett is good, Bentley is too trendy/preppy for my taste.

Sassenach1743 · April 2015

A friend of mine named her son Benson, she calls him Benny.

There's also Benji.

Honestly I think Benjamin is the best choice. It's classic.

g8trkim · April 2015

I like Bennett or Benson. Really, really dislike Bentley.

MixedBerries88 · April 2015

I think Bennett is the best of what fits for you if Benjamin is out. Bentley is a definite no due to Teen Mom/ car associations.

SmrBrd2012 · April 2015

Benedict. I prefer Benjamin though.

benmel31 · April 2015

Benjamin>Bennett>Bentley.

Honestly, I think Benjamin is a great name and it fits with your other names much better than Bennett or Bentley.

LoveIsOwlYouNeed · April 2015

I was also going to say Benedict. First name I thought of.

wassuphoes · April 2015

Besides Benjamin, Benedict is the only other name that fits with Andrew and Jonathan. Both of those are pretty traditional names.

Bennett is okay. Bentley is terrible.

saham07 · April 2015

I know an older man named Benard. Also Eben, Benedict. Bentley is aweful....please don't. Your other boys have such awesome names and this one deserves a good one also.

4N6s · April 2015

Benson. Bennett. Bentley. Benedict.

Shickmama · April 2015

Thank you, everyone!! By reading all your posts, I realize I am starting to get a bit desperate about picking a name- hubby and I don't agree on much of anything, and I guess I feel like after naming two boys, I have read every single boys name a million times!! I don't even like Bentley (mostly because it was ruined in teen mom, and I watched every episode back then- lol).....but, here I was, considering it, until you all snapped me back into reality- thank you!! I would still consider Bennett possibly, but don't think I love it- and I like Benjamin, but don't think I love it. My oldest son may not get his baby Ben name, after all. Perhaps Benjamin as a middle name? Anyway/ thank you- for keeping me grounded- I just want to love his name, of course- and NOTHING seems to be popping out to me at this time!! Ugh.

Rabbitheart15 · April 2015

Bernard

Iben

Ibsen (which is a last name, but hey.)

Brent

Sebastian (a stretch, yes, but it would make a nice sibset!)

Thorben

Ruben/Rueben

LizWhiz87 · April 2015

Please no Bentley. Internet friends don't let friends name their kids after cars. Bennett is okay, but Benjamin is the best really.

Shickmama · April 2015

Don't worry,everyone- I am not gonna do Bentley - lol!!

Shickmama · April 2015

Rabbitheart15- I think Sebastian is adorable! But, I don't see how I could call him Ben? Have you heard of the nickname Ben for Sebastian- I know you said it's a stretch- just curious how you came up with it. I do like Sebastian a lot. I don't HAVE to do the Ben thing- just thought it was cute how much my 5 year old seems to like it!

nikiaPSU · April 2015

Why can't you just name him Ben? If that's what you're going to call him then save the stress for something else.

Rabbitheart15 · April 2015

@Shickmama I know of Sebastian's who go by Bastian, if you take the first and last sounds of that you get to Ben. Sebastian is a favorite of mine, I must admit

So glad to hear Bentley is out of the picture!

YummeeCookee · April 2015

The priest who married us was named Benton. I'm guessing it's a family name.

andrieya · April 2015

Jam!

LuvLoveXo · April 2015

Benjamin

ecgal87 · May 2015

I have a Bennett. I love it! We liked the meaning aside from being able to use the nn Ben. It's a form of Benedict and means blessed. I can't stand the name Bentley.