Is his real name Benedict Cumberbatch?

[starrylizard]

Or is it a really cool stage name? Just, his parents must have been rather... I imagine he would have been teased a bit. But then I guess it could be shortened to Ben and then it'd be fine, so just ignore me.

I'd love to name a kid Sherlock or Merlin, but I'd never want my kid to go through that. lol. I'll have to get more pets.

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[lark_ascends]

From what I can tell off imdb, yep, it is.

[in-the-bottle.livejournal.com]

Use it as a middle name? So they could just put it down as an initial or get rid of it if they really hate it? :P

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Huh. Cool name anyhow.

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Maybe. Theoretical future children. :P

[anniehow.livejournal.com]

oooh, My sister sent me a whole interview about him and his parents (both thespians) from behind the Times uk paywall... I'll PM it to you.

But meanwhile, before I even get a post up, you Aussie flister REALLY need to check this out (note: unreleated to SH)

[billy-red-ocean.livejournal.com]

What's your problem with Benedict?

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

*iz dead*

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

If he was Australian he's probably go by Ben. Kids are cruel is all I'm saying. I love the name personally.

[billy-red-ocean.livejournal.com]

Maybe, it wouldn't be such a big deal here but if kids want to be cruel they can make something bad from any name anyway I guess...I like the name too especially for the long version of Ben, Benjamin always reminds me of Benjamin Bluemchen, the speaking elephant.

[in-the-bottle.livejournal.com]

Or get 2 cats and name them Merlin and Sherlock. That would be less trauma inducing for the named. ;)

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that was my point. I do love cats and they'd make good kitty names. :)

[in-the-bottle.livejournal.com]

Actually, I think it'll be funny if you named one Sherlock and the other Holmes... :P

[hay1ock.livejournal.com]

Here you go sweets :P http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1b7fc5UxhI

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Ha! He even says he had "Loads of nicknames". i.e. teasing material. I knew it! Thanks hon! I love that scream sound effect turning up everywhere too. Hilarious!