Which boy's name do you prefer: Benedict or Sirius?

Question

Benedict is a Latin name meaning "blessed". Saint Benedict founded the Benedictine Order of monks. It is in his honor that the dish Eggs Benedict was named.

Sirius is the name of a bright star in the Canis Major constellation; its name means "burning". In mythology, it is the name of the dog owned by the hunter Orion.

Would you prefer your son to be blessed from birth or burn like a bright star? Or do the references to eggs and dogs make you choose one over the other?

Answer 1

definitly sirius. When people say your son's name, they will think of Benedict Arnold. I really like the name Sirius, and i like the reference to a dog. sirius is definitly the best. people will think that Sirius will have a cool name. If he has the name Benedict, people will just pity him.

Answer 2

The link between Benedicts and eggs is too strong for me... I would go with Sirius.



I dont think of dogs when i hear Sirius, just the guy from one of the Harry Potter movies, and i prefer that association than one of eggs.



Plus, it would be cool to be named after a burning, bright star. I would give the middle name Blaze so it would be Sirius Blaze... I actually love the sound of that name :)



♥ Bee

Answer 3

Alright so. My real name is Sirius, I am 13 years old atm. Now, I get teased a lot which is kind of annoying but I can take it. Here are the things people say to me: Are you serious? Are you serious, Sirius? Why so serious? Seriously?. I'm not sure if I would of liked to be named something else, but all I can say is that having the name Sirius is a unique experience.

Answer 4

I like Sirius better, because Benedict reminds me of the traitor, Benedict Arnold.

Answer 5

Benedict. Sirius reminds me of the character off Harry Potter. I also like the meaning better of Benedict :)

Answer 6

Benedict

Answer 7

I prefer Sirius but people will be forever comparing him to Harry Potter which probably won't even be that popular anymore once he's old enough... Benedict might be a better choice in the long run and if he does decide he dislikes it he can always be Ben or Benny.

Answer 8

Sirius

Answer 9

Sirius

Answer 10

Sirius

Answer 11

Sirius

Answer 12

I dont like either... Benedict reminds me of eggs and Sirius is kinda... weird. But if i had to pick i'd say Sirius

Answer 13

Benedict.

Answer 14

I don't really like either...

but I guess Benedict... because Sirius does sound like Harry Potter

Answer 15

Sirius, though Benedict sounds good too.

Answer 16

Sirius. Although it reminds me of Harry Potter.

Answer 17

Neither



Benedict reminds me of Benedict Arnold (the traitor) with a secondary reminder of eggs benedict



Sirius reminds me of my satellite radio company



And picture your child answering this question.........



Teacher: What is your name



Kid: Sirius



Teacher: Yes



Kid: Yes What?



Teacher: I am Serious



Kid: So am I

Answer 18

wow... i have never heard of either of those and dont really like them either... where in da world did u find those names?

i see the name benedict as a dogs name... and sirius sounds ghosty and witchy.... neither sound like a childs name. no offense.



if i would absolutely have to shoose out of those two tho... i would pick Sirius... although i dont like either... Sirius is da best tho



GL :)

Answer 19

I like Sirius.

It sounds so cool, bright star!

Answer 20

sirius- benedict reminds me of history class

Answer 21

Why so Sirius?



lol, go for Benedict, Ben for short. ;D

Answer 22

Sirius!

Benedict is terrible!

:)

Answer 23

Sirius in a heart beat!

Answer 24

gotta admit I just think of satellite radio with Sirius...but Benedict is actually pretty cool.

Answer 25

I like Sirius better.

Answer 26

No I love the name ORION so CUTE what about Orion Sirius, Sirius Orion :)

Answer 27

benedict arnold was a traitor and this name will forever be associated with that.

Sirius is a ridiculous name , any association with dog is not good.

Find a normal name like james or trevor or sean, or something, give the kid a chance, not a ball and chain.

Answer 28

if those r ur 2 choices then Sirius is not bad

Answer 29

sirius... benedict makes me think of benedict arnold, and i automatically think "traitor" when i hear that name.

Answer 30

i personally don't like either of them but Benedict is something i could picture someone actually being named

Answer 31

Sirius. It makes him a bright soul. (:

Answer 32

I like Benedict,

And you can give nicknames like ben

Answer 33

Just going by what the names means, I'd vote Sirius.



I personally wouldn't want my kid to be named after a traitor, or a satellite radio provider. Just me,,,,,

Answer 34

I like Sirius,,it is very manly and strong!

Answer 35

i like the name Sirius better but i like David way better than both

Answer 36

Sirius definitely! And your son will thank when he is older for that bad*** name.

Answer 37

Neither. How about Patrick Christopher? Two saint's names and mighty ones to boot!

Answer 38

Sirius. although it reminds me of the radio..

Answer 39

benedict

Answer 40

Do you want your son to have his butt kicked on a daily basis? Those names are pretty lame and will surely lead to much hardship for them in elementary school and beyond.

Answer 41

out of those two: sirius

Answer 42

if i had to choose a name i would name him sirius because i have a brother and i helped name him i choose the name. it reaminds me of my best friend so please choose

HOPE THIS HELPS

Answer 43

sirius

Answer 44

benedict

Answer 45

sirius

Answer 46

benedict arnold

Answer 47

deffiantly benedict

Answer 48

benedict

Answer 49

neither, reminds me of eggs and a character from Harry Potter.

i'd never name my kid either of those names.

Answer 50

blessed from birth.

Benedict (Ben for short)

Answer 51

sirius is better!

Answer 52

Neither! If you name your kid this it will get some bullying!

Answer 53

None I really don;t like it.

Answer 54

They're both awful. Sorry!

Answer 55

serius

Answer 56

none i don not like either of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!