Honest opinions on this baby name...

SusanS118 · August 2015

My husband and I really like the name Benson, but some of our friends, and family don't. I know it doesn't matter what they think because this is our son. I want to get honest opinions on the name from more then our circle. Please let me know what you think. ☺

cMichelle0423 · August 2015

SusanS118 said:
My husband and I really like the name Benson, but some of our friends, and family don't. I know it doesn't matter what they think because this is our son. I want to get honest opinions on the name from more then our circle. Please let me know what you think. ☺

Not a fan. I think it sounds more like a last name than first.

djdawn29a · August 2015

I like it..its uncommon..which is appealing
To me..

Kara Hewitt · August 2015

I think it's cute, but be prepared for him to be called Ben

SouthernCharmedLife · August 2015

It's a surname. I don't care for it as a first name.

inomniaparatus · August 2015

SusanS118 said:
My husband and I really like the name Benson, but some of our friends, and family don't. I know it doesn't matter what they think because this is our son. I want to get honest opinions on the name from more then our circle. Please let me know what you think. ☺

How old are you? I'm just asking because you may not realize the Benson the butler reference. Benson was a popular character in an 80's sitcom and was a butler (not that there's anything wrong with that lol). If you're younger, you may not have known but I'd take into consideration that most people 30+ will think of it immediately when they hear the name.

talinani · August 2015

To me the meaning of a name is very important and ironically my son who's due date is literally Christmas Day will be named Layton Benjamin. Benson means "son of Benjamin" and Benjamin means "son of the right hand". I'm all for unique names and Layton happens to be a surname also like Benson so I say go for what you feel. When people meet your little one they'll fall in love with him and his name will feel perfect.

Mamabeagle · August 2015

It's nms and he definitely will be a Ben immediately.

SusanS118 · August 2015

I am 31, and only 1 of my friends said anything about the Butler. My husband, and I call him Benny. I appreciate all of your feedback so far.

jenbstevens · August 2015

I like it! Ben or Benny is a cute nickname too.

djdawn29a · August 2015

Benny...I love it!!

KonaCoffeeBean · August 2015

I like it. Plenty of first names are also last names. My son is an Oliver, I didn't avoid it just because of John Oliver.

Latina211508 · August 2015

I like it.

wassuphoes · August 2015

I think you're a huge Law and Order fan. Detective Olivia Benson.

if I meet you and find out you aren't a law and order fan, I think "oh, just trendy then"

So, I'd keep looking.

oregonmommy-2 · August 2015

I love the name! If it feels like the right name then it will stick! Who cares what anyone thinks as long as you and your husband love it!

My sons name is going to be Nixon James and I get a weird reactions sometimes but I don't care! I love the name and it fits.. We even refer to him as Nix sometimes. (which will be his nick name)

acuteangles · August 2015

I don't think it's the worst, but it sounds more like a last name or a pet's name than a first name. Ben or Benny is nice, but be prepared for people to assume his full name is Benjamin for the rest of his life.

SusanS118 · August 2015

Thank you all. My first son is AJ, Anthony Jr. People always ask if his name is Andrew. We have looked at other names, but we just keep coming back to Benson. @wassuphoes I am a SVU fan lol.

4N6s · August 2015

I like benson. It was our top choice for quite awhile.

groovylocks · August 2015

Not at all my style but it's fine. I wouldn't give it the stink eye.

ecwk · August 2015

It's nms to be honest. Also, Benson & Hedges is a cigarette brand in Europe so I immediately think of that.

amm0512 · August 2015

I like it. I named DS Jameson, so we constantly get "oh, is that how he was conceived?" or "Is that DH's favorite drink?" As long as you are fine with the snide comments and questions, screw em. I LOVE DS's name; I actually fought for it as soon as they said boy.

NHKx2 · August 2015

I don't typically like last names as first names, but this one is nice, if you're going for that style. The TV show Benson also comes to mind, but it's so old and obscure it should in no way be a detractor. People will make associations with all names, as long as YOUR association is positive it's a great name.

bbiutmcph · August 2015

SusanS118 said:
Thank you all. My first son is AJ, Anthony Jr. People always ask if his name is Andrew. We have looked at other names, but we just keep coming back to Benson. @wassuphoes I am a SVU fan lol.

I think Olivia too and to hear your a fan makes it quite silly and side eye. Anthony is great I think Benjamin or Benedict is more in line with Anthony and a million times less trendy.

kwinsor85 · August 2015

I love the name Benson (and yes I did think of the old sitcoms Soap and Benson which were noth hilarious due to the butler Benson) bur most people will not know where it came from and I am one of those that really feels that a name must be what the parents like and not what everyone else feels a.child ahould be named.

Chelsey092 · August 2015

I like it. We haven't decided on a name yet but when we do we are not telling anybody until he is born.

SusanS118 · August 2015

I didn't pick the name after the TV show. My husband actually suggested it.

Thanks everyone's opinion.

redfallon · August 2015

For those not familiar with it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIRUSfZkEq4

I think it's an ok name. I doubt most people would associate it with an older show like that. My mom named me Jamie after the Bionic Woman from the Six Million Dollar Man show in the 70s. No one associates my name with that show or character.

ChiccoBeanz · August 2015

I'm named from an actress on a show and my middle name came from Dynasty. NOBODY associates my name with Dynasty or the other show/actress (I can't remember the name). But everyone is different.

babyxmas · September 2015

I like it. Also, like the nn's Ben & Benny

DrillSergeantCat · September 2015

I immediately thought of the TV show, but I don't hate the name. It's infinitely better than many I've seen lately. It's classic.

jess9802 · September 2015

One of my cousins is named Benson, and he goes by Ben. Benson was his paternal grandmother's maiden name. Apart from a family connection like that, I prefer Benjamin.

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