I don't like my son's name

I love Edward. It's one of those names that isn't too 'cutesy' - Teddy as a wee one (Bear as a nickname? Haha) Ed/Eddie as a teenager and Edward as an adult. Lovely :)

It can take a while for the baby to 'feel' like anything other than 'the baby' IYSWIM. Leave it for a little - see if it grows on you - and if not, then change it. It's not a bad thing, to want to change the name! :)

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What about Theodore instead - he can still be Ted - or Teddy, or Theo?

I do like Edward though xx

I changed dds name and it took me 6 months to get used to new name.

You can only change it once during first yr so take your time.

Love Edward

It's a lovely name.

When my DS was born I was so awed that I felt no name could be special enough. It just wasn't right. DH was gentle but firm in saying it had been the only name we had both liked and it suited him brilliantly. He was right.

Maybe give it a week and see how you feel then?

Edward is a great name. It's classic and can be used formally - Edward - or shortened in various ways to suit the personality of the child, e.g. if when a teenager he wants to be more casual he can call himself Eddie (or Ed, Ted, Teddie etc), if wanting to impress for a job then back to Edward.

I'd stick with it, he will grow into it

Of the three names, I like Edward best, with nn Ned.

Edward is one if the best names there is ;) mine is 18.

Not common but you can spell it. Many adaptable nicknames. It doesn't date you- it's not part of the " grandad chic " name revival as it's never really been in/ out if favour. But there isn't one " famous personality/ character" that's it's tagged too either.

Never ever woody though no no no! I'm surprised toy story managed to survive without much immature teenage boy sniggering!

God I love Teddy. So cute. Oh, and Ned. Edward is a great name.

[adds nothing to the fred]

I also love Edward, Ted & Ned!

I'm totally biased as well! DS (2yo) is Edward on the bc, but is only ever called Teddy or Bear. He totally suits his name now, but we took a month after his birth to decide on it, and it did feel strange for him to have any name at all at first.

One reason we chose the name was it had so many nn possibilities and there didn't seem to be too many boy's names that would work on baby, child, teenager and adult. Although FWIW, I think Thomas and Joshua also have that nn flexibility - we considered them, but decided they were too popular.

I also love the Bear connection - DS now loves anything with bears (TV shows, books, toys), especially if it involves a bear driving a car. Pooh Bear is also a favourite. He totally 'relates' (for want of a better word) to bears. DH and I have wondered if he thinks he actually is a bear!

If you are not sure, maybe try calling your DS Tom or Josh for a few days to see if that feels more 'right'. And don't register any name until you have to.

I love the name. I love Ed as an adult but also love Ted and Teddy. On the other hand, if you really have changed your mind then I would change it. It may seem a big deal now but something that you will look back and laugh about. However, do you like Theo (shortened to Ted) as a bit different - but similar?

Ted is a great name. Love Edward too. Was delighted to come across a wee Ned a while back. Suited him down to the ground. I think you can use Ward too as a nn if you want to.

I think you have the right name, plenty of nn options too.

I promise you, Ted is bloody brilliant! Cute for a baby, cool for a teen. Not stupidly common. What's not to like?

I know I'm biased but really... It's a fab name

I agree that no name really suits a tiny baby. It takes a while for them to grow into being called anything other than "the baby", I found

If Edward doesn't seem special enough, then (IMO) Tom and Josh are even less special because they're so commonplace.

How are you feeling? I had massive name regret and it turned out was the beginnings of a pnd diagnosis. Not saying that's what's happening here but it's worth examining your thought processes a little. You can change bc name up to a year after birth so you have plenty of time :)

I have an Edward (known as Eddie). We never come across any others so it's not too common. It's a great name!

What?!?!

I have a Teddy ( on the birth certificate ) and his nickname is Ted.

It's only the best name ever you know.

I much prefer Edward to Tom or Josh. I know so many Toms and Joshs. No name IMO suits a tiny baby and it takes time to get used to their name. Edward has great nn potential; Ted, Teddy, Ed, Eddy, Woody, Ned. If I were you, I'd leave it another few weeks and see if it grows on you before you get him registered. I used to feel silly call my DS his name at the beginning but love it now.

I hate the name Edward , we had a family friend called Edward when my Dd was a toddler and she used to call him " F Word", that was her toddler mispronunciation lol very embarrassing .

OP IF popularity matters, in 2013 in England and Wales:

Thomas = no 6 with 4,591 babies
Joshua= no 12 with 3,373 babies
Edward = no 33 with 2,273 babies

source: www.ons.gov.uk/ons/publications/re-reference-tables.html?edition=tcm%3A77-318125

I think Teddy is lovely

Of the names you mention Edward/Ted is my favourite. I also like it when it's shortened to Ed.

Ted and Ed are names that would suit throughout childhood and adolescence, through his college years and beyond if he wants. He also has Edward as a name that can be formal and used when he's a professional.

Not keen on Josh at all and Thomas/Tom is just too popular like a prvious poster mentioned.

However, saying all that it actually boils down to what you and your DH want. Don't make any rushed decisions.

Does your DH prefer Ted?

Seems a bit odd to say you have to stick with it because you picked it first unless he likes Ted better than Tom.

Anyway, if you've not registered the name yet, then I can't see a problem with changing it to a name you like better, provided that your DH also likes the new name.