The woes of a perfectionist

See the results of this poll: Griffin or Milo?

Respondents: 97 (This poll is closed)

  • Griffin Benjamin/ Griffin Henry : 43 (44%)
  • Milo Benjamin/ Milo Henry: 54 (56%)

I voted for [name]Griffin[/name] [name]Benjamin[/name]/[name]Griffin[/name] [name]Henry[/name]. I like [name]Griffin[/name] [name]Benjamin[/name] the best. I think it has the best flow. I like [name]Benjamin[/name] and [name]Henry[/name] equally, though. (I would never use [name]Henry[/name] because I don’t like the nn [name]Hank[/name].) I also have just never really like the name [name]Milo[/name].

I liked [name]Griffin[/name] [name]Benjamin[/name] too. I especially like the idea that he could sometimes be nn [name]Fin[/name]

I voted for [name]Milo[/name] and think [name]Milo[/name] [name]Henry[/name] is a winner. It got a vintage vibe, but still feels modern and fresh.

[name]Milo[/name] [name]Henry[/name]!

[name]Milo[/name] sounds like my low. I don’t think that’s too positive. Also [name]Griffin[/name] [name]Benjamin[/name] does have the best flow to it.

I actually love both these names, they’re on my long list. I picked [name]Milo[/name] though because I think it’s a little more versatile and I also feel like down the line I could more easily see a [name]Milo[/name] & [name]Anders[/name] being brothers than [name]Griffin[/name] & [name]Anders[/name]. But I don’t think either would be a bad pick! I say break the rules and go in with two choices :wink:

[name]Milo[/name] and [name]Griffin[/name] are favorites of mine. I do prefer [name]Milo[/name] as a nn for [name]Miles[/name] though. [name]Griffin[/name] got my vote because it is uncommon, cool, meaningful and has great nn potential. I prefer [name]Griffin[/name] [name]Benjamin[/name] to [name]Griffin[/name] [name]Henry[/name].

They both seem like great names, but with different feelings. Perhaps it will be easier to decide when you meet the little guy? :slight_smile: But I always vote for [name]Griffin[/name]. It’s my favorite.

I just may bring both of these choices with me. It’s so hard to choose between the two because both have qualities that I love. However, this will be our third and final baby, so this little dude will never be a brother to an [name]Anders[/name]. He will be a brother to a [name]Rhys[/name] and a [name]Heidi[/name] though. :slight_smile:

I still love [name]Anders[/name] for you with your other kids’ names. But I voted for [name]Griffin[/name] and I like the flow of [name]Griffin[/name] [name]Henry[/name] better than [name]Benjamin[/name]. [name]Rhys[/name], [name]Heidi[/name], and [name]Griffin[/name] sounds better to me than [name]Rhys[/name], [name]Heidi[/name], and [name]Milo[/name] – [name]Milo[/name] just seems out of place. And I definitely hear you about being a perfectionist. I really think you’ll know the right name when you meet your little guy, and I hope you share it with us! :slight_smile: Good luck!!

I love [name]Griffin[/name] and actually have [name]Gryphon[/name] on an extended list.
[name]Milo[/name] is a bit shorter than I like and while i like its simplicity, its one of those names that I feel will perpetually be gaining in popularity.

I guess I"m confused why you aren’t working on settling on one name at 37 weeks rather than you and your husband going in different directions?

[name]Ah[/name], yeah. I should probably mention that: because there’s no way we’re going to agree on a single name, he has his choice and I’ll have mine. If the baby’s birthday falls on an even day in [name]March[/name], we’ll use his name. If it falls on an odd day, we’ll use mine. We both like the name choices on the table enough to use either of them, so this just seems like a way to make a final decision without an argument. We joke that we’re letting the baby pick his own name.

[name]Milo[/name] [name]Henry[/name]!

Another vote for [name]Griffin[/name] [name]Benjamin[/name]. I think it goes best with your other kids’ names as well.

[name]Benjamin[/name] [name]Milo[/name]!

[name]Ah[/name], I see :). I was confused!

If it were me I would opt for [name]Miles[/name] [name]Henry[/name].

I love [name]Benjamin[/name], but it’s way too popular for me to use. :frowning: