Toni_Win
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We've been trying to think of names for the little one for a while. We've had his middle names picked out because DH family has a tradition of using the grandfather's (or grandmother if it's a girl) names as the middle names. So our son will have the middle names of Keith (my Dad) and Joseph (DH Dad). But I've been really struggling to come up with a first name.
The problem is that I've given myself too many criteria to cross names off with. I want something that can be shortened, so we'll use the full name when he's in trouble, but the short name most of the time. It needs to be something that goes with the middle and surnames. Ideally I want it to be near the beginning of the alphabet. Our surname is Winder, so he's always going to be near the end in alphabetical things with his surname, so it would be nice to be near the beginning with a first name at least. (I'm speaking from experience). Then finally, hubby is a teacher, so there are loads of names he'll instantly say no too, because he knows too many naughty kids with that name.
Anyway, yesterday I got a regular email newsletter from bounty.com and it had a link to an article on childrens names that were teachers pests, pets and prefects (http://www.bounty.com/teachers-pests-pets-and-prefects?WT.mc_id=50002). So it lists the top 10 names teachers voted as the naughtiest, most popular and smartest. DH loved the article and agreed with many of the names on the list. Anyway, number 8 on the top 10 brightest boys is Ben. I've been liking Benjamin for a while, but think hubby ruled it out a while back. Anyway, after seeing this list he's changed his mind and has now decided he likes Ben!
So looks like little one is going to be Benjamin Keith Joseph Winder. (Originally was going to be Benjamin Joseph Keith Winder till we realised this gave him the first two initials BJ!). May well change our minds before he arrives or even when we see him, but I'm so excited about choosing a name I had to post something explaning our story!
The problem is that I've given myself too many criteria to cross names off with. I want something that can be shortened, so we'll use the full name when he's in trouble, but the short name most of the time. It needs to be something that goes with the middle and surnames. Ideally I want it to be near the beginning of the alphabet. Our surname is Winder, so he's always going to be near the end in alphabetical things with his surname, so it would be nice to be near the beginning with a first name at least. (I'm speaking from experience). Then finally, hubby is a teacher, so there are loads of names he'll instantly say no too, because he knows too many naughty kids with that name.
Anyway, yesterday I got a regular email newsletter from bounty.com and it had a link to an article on childrens names that were teachers pests, pets and prefects (http://www.bounty.com/teachers-pests-pets-and-prefects?WT.mc_id=50002). So it lists the top 10 names teachers voted as the naughtiest, most popular and smartest. DH loved the article and agreed with many of the names on the list. Anyway, number 8 on the top 10 brightest boys is Ben. I've been liking Benjamin for a while, but think hubby ruled it out a while back. Anyway, after seeing this list he's changed his mind and has now decided he likes Ben!
So looks like little one is going to be Benjamin Keith Joseph Winder. (Originally was going to be Benjamin Joseph Keith Winder till we realised this gave him the first two initials BJ!). May well change our minds before he arrives or even when we see him, but I'm so excited about choosing a name I had to post something explaning our story!
