Which way round?

[ozrics]

We have decided on the names Daniel and Edward for out baby due in July, but can't decided which way around to have the names!!
Edward Daniel or
Daniel Edward?

Please help.

[ozrics]

How popular are these names in your area??

[Psammead]

Both good!

If I had to decide at gun point, I'd go with Daniel Edward.

Do the initials make a different either way? With your surname too, I mean...

[ozrics]

Surname begins with an L

[Psammead]

So he'd be DEL or EDL. DEL isn't an awful word or anything. Good luck with your decision!

Assign both names heads or tails and flip a coin. Don't look at the coin when it lands - whichever name you're hoping came up - go with it.

[capstone]

Daniel Edward.

The other way, the d of Edward runs into the D of Daniel.

[flopsy1974]

I prefer Edward

[flopsy1974]

My sister in law on the other hand would definately tell you Daniel!!

[aspiegal]

Edward is getting associated a lot with Twilight etc, so I'd go with Daniel to avoid sounding as if you're jumping on a bandwagon, although they're both nice. I do prefer Daniel!

[mathanxiety]

Daniel Edward. The Twilight/Edward thing is very off-putting to me.

[MamaLazarou]

Daniel Edward. They are both lovely names, but Daniel just pips Edward at the post.

[sparkleshine]

Daniel Edward.
It sounds better together and I agree with capstone about the d's together with it the other way.
I find it flows better with Daniel Edward

[jellybeans]

Daniel Edward. Daniel much nicer, not as current (Edward seems to be having a revival) and can be Dan, danny etc.

[Hedwig3]

Daniel Edward otherwise you get the 'd's together and it doesn't flow.

Also, I don't know about where you are but there is an amazing amount of Edwards being born here at the moment.

Daniel is MUCH nicer in my book.