Eben

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Wed, 06-25-2008 - 10:35am

I've been rethinking Phineas Edgar and am looking at Phineas Eben now. Eben, of course, being a short form of Ebenezer. I can't really decide which I like better. What are some of your thoughts?

Claudia




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Tobias Jude (8/18/01)
Samuel Caleb (9/27/03)
Alice Olivia (2/15/06)

...and expecting Eben Paul or Lila Ruth (10/15/08)
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In reply to: claudiaeliz
Wed, 06-25-2008 - 1:02pm

Okay, now I'm torn. I love Eben--it was one of the finalists when we named our son. But I love the quirkiness of Edgar, too...I think Edgar might flow just a wee bit better, but...

Yep, I'm no help.

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In reply to: claudiaeliz
Wed, 06-25-2008 - 3:22pm
Oh, I love Eben.
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In reply to: claudiaeliz
Wed, 06-25-2008 - 3:52pm

Oh Eben was on our list too for Tula.

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In reply to: claudiaeliz
Wed, 06-25-2008 - 4:28pm

No, neither Edgar or Eben have any historical significance to me. They just strike my fancy. I think my adoration of Eben might even be eclipsing my adoration for Phineas.

While I am at it, I will post the other childrens' names:

Tobias Jude 8/18/01
Samuel Caleb 9/27/03
Alice Olivia 2/15/06

Eben or Phineas seem to fit really well. It's really a tough call.




Edited 6/25/2008 4:45 pm ET by claudiaeliz



~ CLAUDIA ~

Tobias Jude (8/18/01)
Samuel Caleb (9/27/03)
Alice Olivia (2/15/06)

...and expecting Eben Paul or Lila Ruth (10/15/08)