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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

benjamin's mysterious middle name

We chose the name Benjamin quite some time ago, but have not been able to agree on a middle name. David would like it to be Eric, which I do like. However, it would give him the initials BED. This name is significant in two ways: 1. It's also my brother's middle name 2. Eric Davis is David's all-time favorite baseball player. The second option we have come up with is Henry (initials BHD - nothing weird about that). This is also my Grandpa Vernon's middle name. So I'm asking you to weigh in on your thoughts... which name do you prefer? do you have another suggestion?

posted by Kelli at 7/31/2007

7 Comments:

  • I think it's neat when initials spell words...I always wished mine did. Benjamin Eric sounds cooler but, you can't go wrong naming him after the "dubs".

    By Blogger Sarah, at 7/31/07 6:22 PM  

  • before getting married, my initials were MAP...so i say go for eric, but either one sounds great!

    By Blogger A is for Audrey, at 7/31/07 11:37 PM  

  • OK.....I have 5 votes for you.

    Auntie Val, Michael & Davis all vote for Eric. We think it sounds "cool" and I think it sounds strong.

    Uncle Jeff & Travis vote for Henry. They think it sounds wise and classical.

    We love you all!!!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8/2/07 9:36 AM  

  • As a guy that got to name his son (middle name) after his favorite baseball player (Ryne Sandberg), I vote for Eric. It's a fun story to share...as long as that famous athlete is later busted for some criminal activity! :-)

    By Blogger Lantz, at 8/3/07 12:39 PM  

  • Oh yeah.......I forgot about my name idea. I was telling some people at work about your sweet family and the name "Benjamin Ryan" just came out of my mouth! It was the weirdest thing, I just had to let you know.

    Love, Auntie Val

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8/8/07 9:29 AM  

  • Kelli and David,
    The ultimate decision is yours and either is a good choice...but my vote is for Henry. Grandpa would have thought it was cool.

    Toni (Walton) Meacham

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8/17/07 5:31 AM  

  • i vote for henry. i think it's nice to be named after a family member and it's so much less common than eric.

    joy

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9/6/07 10:17 AM  

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