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Theodore and Edward - names??

35 replies

wishuponaheart27 · 01/03/2025 11:52

AIBU?

SIL and BIL had a DS 9 months ago, called him Theodore. I am about to give birth to a DS and me and DH have always loved the name Edward for a boy.

We are being accused of copying her as both can be shortened to Ted or Teddy.

I think they're vastly different names - opinions?

*just to add neither will or are called Ted or Teddy 😂

OP posts:
harijes · 01/03/2025 12:28

Laiste · 01/03/2025 12:05

DD has an Edward in her class. They shorten to Eddie. I don't think many folks would shorten to Ted these days would they?

YANBU anyway.

For Theodore i'd shorten to Theo. I had a great dane called Theo, lovely name. I liked Theadora for DD4 but DH over rulled ...

Edited

This for sure.

For friends in school that would be ed, Eddie and Theo

takealettermsjones · 01/03/2025 12:28

I think they're being ridiculous! If neither of you are using nicknames then it's a moot point. Even later down the line when their friends start shortening their names, they're far more likely to be known as Theo and Eddie.

imtherelala · 01/03/2025 12:23

I sorry op i dont like either of the names or the teddy but its not my choice if you like them them have them as long as your happy it really dont matter what others think.
Not everyone would like my sons name but i like it so does he.

Laiste · 01/03/2025 12:05

DD has an Edward in her class. They shorten to Eddie. I don't think many folks would shorten to Ted these days would they?

YANBU anyway.

For Theodore i'd shorten to Theo. I had a great dane called Theo, lovely name. I liked Theadora for DD4 but DH over rulled ...

AppleKatie · 01/03/2025 11:57

If nobody is using Teddy then they are ridiculous. I would ignore.

BeaAndBen · 01/03/2025 11:54

They are both Ted names but you could go Eddie or Ned or whatever rather than Teddy so it wouldn’t be an issue.

Strawberrycheesecake7 · 01/03/2025 11:54

They are different names. If they will both use their full names or different nicknames then I don’t see the issue.

lobsterkiller · 01/03/2025 11:54

Nah, they're being daft. Stick to your choice.

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wishuponaheart27 · 01/03/2025 11:53

AppleKatie · 01/03/2025 11:52

Are they using the nickname Teddy? And do you intend to do so?

I think that’s the crux of it really.

No and No. Would never shorten the name and neither do they.

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AppleKatie · 01/03/2025 11:52

Are they using the nickname Teddy? And do you intend to do so?

I think that’s the crux of it really.