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Re: Barney & Baxter
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I don't like any of them, to be honest (you're right about the 'grandpa' factor), but any would fit with the others, and I think Baxter fits okay. Not as seamlessly as Barnaby or Bernard, perhaps, but just fine in my opinion, especially with Daphne. Other names to consider:Benjamin (popular, yes, but not as much as it used to be)
Bennett
Benson/Benton
Benedict/Benedikt
(these ones are nice because he can use Ben, but it's still in line w/ the sibs styles)Brenton (ditto above, but Brent as nn, or Bren)
Bryant (ditto, but with Bryan)
Barrett
Beckett
Branson (not as typical and modern-sounding as Brandon, but still able to use nickname Bran - game of thrones popularity won't hurt - or if no nickname needed, it's not too long)Bridger (really different, but could be very cool)
Bryce/Brice
Bastian/Sebastian
Gerardgood luck!
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Thanks for the suggestionsBenjamin - way too common for our tastes. Ben is very boring to me.
Bennett - Actually like this but can't use it because it's just going to get shortened to Ben :(
Benson/Benton - not as nice as the others.
Benedict/Benedikt - Love Benedict, however two problems.. 1. He would get called Ben 2. Our last name is Arnold!Brenton - Not a fan
Bryant - same as Brenton
Barrett - It would get shortened to Barry here! :O
Beckett - I actually really like this, though I worry its too trendy sounding. Its a cute nod to my name!
Branson - not bad..Bridger - too 'rough' sounding for me
Bryce/Brice - I know too many!
Bastian/Sebastian - too popular
Gerard - nice
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Haha if you don't like Ben I can see how that would be a problem for a lot of those!and Benedict Arnold, wow! that would be a disaster. ;)I agree that Beckett is a bit trendy, but also that it's kind of nice at the same time. Let us know what you end up with!
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