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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Paige Freshwater

'I'm naming my son after my parent's dead dog - I'm scared they'll hate it'

Choosing a baby name isn't easy, especially when one parent wants a 'unique' name while the other wants a 'traditional' one. Many expecting parents spend hours scrolling through baby name websites, while others seek inspiration from their favourite books, movies or television shows.

However, one mum-to-be has revealed how she is planning on surprising her parents by naming her son after their late dog. Concerned about their reaction as it 'could go either way', she told Mumsnet : "We love the name Benjamin and I prefer it unshortened.

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