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Comments and insights on the name Benjamin: | Edit

A likely reason for this Biblical name's popularity is that it is spelled the same in Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Slovak, and Spanish.

Benjamin is traditional and classic. The three galloping syllables are impressive in its full version and the nn "ben" is adorable for a boy. Of the highly traditional names (Andrew, William, James, etc) its a bit quirky and intellectual. Goes well with a wide range of surnames. A lovely name to grow into and enjoy.

Good, solid, thoroughly masculine name that suits a grown man as well as a little boy.

Personal experiences with the name Benjamin: | Edit

We have four sons. Our Benjamin is number 2 or 4 sons. We gave all our boys biblical names. His siblings are: Ethan, Lucas, and Roman.

The only thing I do not like is when they try to call him Benji. His nick name is Benny or Ben, but he likes to spell out his entire name at school. But he is Benny to me. :)

I love the name. Strong and Masculine, and Classic.

Nicknames for Benjamin: | Edit

Benj, Benji, Ben/Benn, Bennie, Binns, Benno, Benny (2 votes), Jamin, Benja, Amin, Benjin

Meanings and history of the name Benjamin: | Edit

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Famous real-life people named Benjamin: | Edit

Benjamin Bratt, actor
Benjamin Britten, English composer
Benjamin Disraeli, Prime Minister of Britain (1868; 1874-80)
Benjamin Franklin, inventor, diplomat, founding father
Benjamin Harrison, 23rd American president
Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Rush, American physician and founding father

Benjamin in song, story & screen: | Edit

"Benjamin Bunny", cousin of "Peter Rabbit", in Beatrix Potter's tales for children
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" - F. Scott FitzGerald short story being made into a movie starring Brad Pitt
Benjamin Moore - line of house paints in the U.S.
Benjamin was the 12th and youngest son of the Hebrew patriarch Jacob.
Benjamin J. Grimm, the Thing of the Fantastic Four (Marvel Comics character)
Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce (MASH)
the band Breaking Benjamin