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Simeon's ok. I like Benedict in theory because of sound and meaning, but Benedict Arnold would unfortunately come to a number of people's minds and may not be the best association. May be able to pull it off as a mn though, since it is an otherwise good name.

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When I saw your thread title, I immediately thought of how nicely Benedict and Simeon go together. They would be awesome as brothers!

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I like Benedict a lot. I like it a lot more than Benjamin. Simeon isn't my cup of tea though, but I still think it's a neat name, just not my style.

Love, love, love Benedict. Benedict nn Ned ♥
I think I would use it in real life if I couldn't use my other favorites. It's just so handsome and gentle without being weak.
I'm not a fan of Simon but Simeon is a bit better. Not really my style though.

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I only have one Benedict combo but that's a GP combo - Benedict June. Obviously, not usable in real life.

I love Benedict, not so keen on Simeon. I like Simon a lot though

I think both are perfectly fine, respectable, names to give a child but neither really appeal to me. I want to like Simeon more, but the similarity to the word "simian" is always there, causing me to envision monkeys.

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ETA: Benedict Edmund just came to mind. :)

This message was edited 3/15/2012, 1:45 PM

Although in theory Benedict could be nice, it reminds me way too much of eggs Benedict and the Pope, neither things I would want to name a child after.

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I like Simeon. It's like slightly more mysterious, dashing sounding version of Simon. I do, however, also like Simon.

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Simeon August
Simeon James
Simeon Ridley
Simeon Zephyr

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But none of those really stand out to me. Hmm...

It's really childish, but the "dik" sound in Benedict ruins the name for me.

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Simeon on the other hand, AWESOME! I don't mind Simon, but I think Simeon is way cooler.

I love both:-) I had Benedikt on my list before the current Pope was elected (I'm not his fan, so wouldn't use the name and where I live it would be seen as honoring). I also love Simon pronounced SEE-mon, but know that most English-speakers are not fans of it.

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How about:

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Benedict Vincente
Benedict Valentin
Benedict Orlando
Benedict Matteo
Benedict Dario
Benedict Anthony
Benedict Nathaniel
Benedict Emanuel
Benedict Patrick
Benedict Paul
Benedict Matthew

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Simeon Vittorio
Simeon Kerr
Simeon Makarios
Simeon Luka
Simeon Peter (Šimun Petar is the combo used here)
Simeon Greer
Simeon Gabriel
Simeon David
Simeon Owen
Simeon Benedict

This message was edited 3/15/2012, 12:44 PM