Between Liam or Bennett

[name_m]Just[/name_m] found out we are having our 3rd boy. It’s between these two, popularity honestly is a BONUS for us, because we like the ambiguity.
I’ve loved the name [name_m]Liam[/name_m] for 10 years. Still do, worry about regretting never using it.
The downside is I am not sure if it’s the name of this baby.

Really feeling like [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] is the name. I love it, I like that [name_m]Ben[/name_m] is a solid nickname.
The downside is if I use it, I worry about regretting not using [name_m]Liam[/name_m]. I also don’t know how it sounds with our last name, Bridgewater.

For these reasons, what would you pick?

Congratulations on your third boy!!

Honestly, from what you describe I would choose Bennett!! I love the nn [name_m]Ben[/name_m], and even though you worry you would regret never using [name_m]Liam[/name_m], I think you might regret more picking a name that doesn’t “feel” like your baby!! I also think [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] B.ridgewater actually sounds very nice and literary!!

Is it possible to do [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] [name_m]Liam[/name_m] as the first and middle name? I think they sound quite nice together :slight_smile:

Good luck and congratulations again!!

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Congrats! I definitely think [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] is the right name for you – go with your gut! I think [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] B.ridgewater sounds lovely and second the suggestion of using [name_m]Liam[/name_m] as a middle name.

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I like [name_m]Bennett[/name_m]! [name_m]Charming[/name_m], strong but gentle, with sweet [name_m]Ben[/name_m] as a nickname. I like the sound of [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] Br- together

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I like both names but if I had to pick I’d tell you to go with your gut feeling. You may regret not using [name_m]Liam[/name_m] but personally I think you’d regret not going with your gut feeling more. Also even if you don’t use [name_m]Liam[/name_m] now it doesn’t mean that you won’t have the possibility to use it in the future, whether that’s future children or even for a pet.

[name_m]Bennett[/name_m] Br.dgewater flows beautifully, as does [name_m]Liam[/name_m] Br.dgewater.

As other suggested [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] [name_m]Liam[/name_m] is handsome. Equally [name_m]Liam[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] is just as charming :blush:

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Thank you all!!!

I was thinking [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] Gr@ham sounds super sweet. [name_m]Or[/name_m] [name_m]Liam[/name_m] Fitzger@ld.
I do like the suggestion of using both as a first and middle name.

Once you lay eyes on him I think you’ll know!

I think [name_m]Liam[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] Bridgewater sounds lovely.
[name_m]Bennett[/name_m] [name_m]Liam[/name_m] or [name_m]Liam[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] (if you choose to use both names) sound wonderful and you could call him whatever you please. Unless there is a different middle name you are thinking of!

Also also I’ve known people who go by nick names that have nothing to do with their name. In-laws grandfather went by [name_m]Mac[/name_m] and his name was [name_m]Harold[/name_m]. [name_f]My[/name_f] ex was [name_m]Richard[/name_m], but his nn was mani. So you could always do that too!
[name_m]Or[/name_m] maybe a double barrel name Liam-Bennett as a fn or mn

[name_m]Liam[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] Bridgew@ter would be amazing!
Both names are great and work very well with your surname.
[name_f]My[/name_f] favorite between the two is [name_m]Liam[/name_m]. I love its sound. I think it is very gentle ans charming. However, [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] is a really handsome name, with a nice meaning. Familiar, but not overused.

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If you’ve loved the name [name_m]Liam[/name_m] for 10 years and will regret not using it… use it.
[name_m]Liam[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] would be a cute first/middle name combo.

I like both names a lot, and I think they both work with your last name.

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[name_f]My[/name_f] vote is for [name_m]Liam[/name_m]! But you should go with your gut instinct when you see him :blush:

I like alliteration but can decide if [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] is a bit tongue twistery with your last name so I’d pick [name_m]Liam[/name_m]

Congratulations on baby!

Between the two, [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] is far and away my favorite… used to love [name_m]Liam[/name_m] when I first heard it but I’ve tired of him over the years. Still a really nice name but I’m a sucker for a good [name_m]Ben[/name_m] name and I think [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] is ridiculously handsome. I also LOVE the alliteration of [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] Bridgewater, what a fun, cool name! And [name_m]Ben[/name_m] is a lovely, simple, familiar nickname.

You say he feels like [name_m]Bennett[/name_m], so I would go with that; but could you use [name_m]Liam[/name_m] as a middle? [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] [name_m]Liam[/name_m] Bridgewater?

Good luck!

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Bennett!! Alliteration is so fun

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Would using both names be doable ?

Because [name_m]Liam[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] B——-er gets my vote

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If [name_m]Liam[/name_m] has been your love for ten years now, I’d definitely use it :white_heart:

I think that putting the two names on your list together would totally work as they sound very nice together and it would be a lovely compromise :blush:

[name_m]Liam[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] Bridge.water
[name_m]Bennett[/name_m] [name_m]Liam[/name_m] Bridge.water

… are both very handsome :white_heart: 🫶🏻 :sunflower:

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Definitely [name_m]Bennett[/name_m]! [name_m]Liam[/name_m] is basic, [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] Bridgewater sounds nice the protagonist of a novel. And if you use [name_m]Liam[/name_m] as a MN, BLB are more pleasing, symmetrical initials than LBB.

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I love [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] :ocean: I think it sounds more handsome and [name_m]Liam[/name_m] would be a great middle name for [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] :evergreen_tree:

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I absolutely love [name_m]Liam[/name_m], hes on my list as well :blue_heart: [name_m]Liam[/name_m] Bridgewater sounds perfect! I find [name_m]Ben[/name_m] Bridgewater or [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] Bridgewater can sound ‘B’ heavy and like a mouthful, in my opinion.

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