Out of time! Final two...

HouseSpouse · October 2016

We are running out of time and are torn between two middle names for our baby boy due soon. I would love to hear some outside opinions.

We have settled on the FN Bennett (I know this isn't extremely popular here but for family reasons it is the perfect fit). His middle name will be either Tyler or Arden. Both are family names, Tyler is my DH and Arden is my DH's late grandfather's name. Which do you think flows best? We love them both equally. My only (ever so slight) hesitation with Arden is that is may lean a little feminine these days? I met a 6 month old baby GIRL Bennett the other day and so I can't stop thinking Bennett Arden could be trendy for girls now? WDYT?

Bennett Tyler *(LN rhymes with Mouse)
Bennett Arden *(Ln rhymes with Mouse)

Thank you so much!

kimikimi · October 2016

Bennett Arden gets my vote. It doesn't sound trendy or feminine to me and I think it is a more interesting name than Tyler IMO. Also I tend towards honor names for those who have passed. Good luck!

CaboBride2015 · October 2016

Arden.... all day.

bbiutmcph · October 2016

Bennett Tyler flows much easier for me.

I like Arden and although it's oddly a name I prefer on a girl I just don't love it with Bennett. Plus Bennett Arden Last name kinda sounds law firmy with surnames.

AlyLynn07 · October 2016

Bennett Tyler. It is a lot of 't's in a row, but I agree that Bennett Arden is too many surnames. I've also only met one Arden - a girl. Bennett is masculine all the way though, no worries there!

TheMcC3 · October 2016

Bennett Tyler gets my vote. Good luck and God bless!

Gators&BoSox · October 2016

I like Arden on its own but not with Bennett... Bennett Tyler gets my vote

Latina211508 · October 2016

Bennett Tyler

Bringmemylongswordho · October 2016

Bennett Arden.

Sure, it's a bit law firm, but it's also a helluva lot more interesting than Bennett Tyler.

FreshBakedBrownies · October 2016

Bennett Tyler sounds better to me. But either would be ok if you prefer to honor great grandpa instead.

I'm not sure it matters, but I also know a little girl named Arden.