Benedict

Eggs and a traitor? This is going to be a no for me.

I associate this name with my patron saint, St. Benedict, the founder of western Monasticism.

Being American, it's still waaay too Benedict Arnold. Unfortunately, even Mr. Cumberbatch is not powerful enough to weaken that association...

I think that this name would be totally doable in the modern world, what with Benedict Cumberbatch and the nickname "Ben". Benedict also goes very well with some more modern names as middles, which help freshen it up even further. This name deserves a comeback!

I've never liked this name due to negative personal associations, but just recently it's really been growing on me. I like Benjamin too, but Benedict just feels a lot more grown-up, refined and distinctive. Benedict Cumberbatch has definitely helped with my Benedict epiphany!

Never heard of Benedict Arnold. Love the name and Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict Allen!

This is a pretty popular name amongst the Catholic side of my extended family- I have four younger relatives of varying ages and familial connections named Benedict, all nicknamed Ben! I think Ned would also make a great and more unexpected nickname.

I think it's a handsome and strong name, and since I'm not American, I don't associate it with the Benedict Arnold connection at all. I mostly think of saints, family members and the Catholic association, and a little of Benedict Cumberbatch too (love him!).

I know, I used to hate the name until I saw Sherlock. Now I absolutely love it.

The credit goes to Benedict Cumberbatch for making this name so appealing and weakening the association with Benedict Arnold.