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Jed

42 replies

coldtoe · 07/02/2015 21:15

Just Jed, not short for anything.
What do you think?

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Rhubarbgarden · 07/02/2015 22:30

Not my cup of tea.

Leeds2 · 07/02/2015 22:16

It is my favourite boys' name. I don't have a son but, if I had had, I don't know whether I would've been bold enough to use it. Can never decide whether I would spell it Jed or Ged.

Allstoppedup · 07/02/2015 22:04

It's my friends husbands name and I really like it.

It sounds really strong and cool.

Another yes!

StayGoldPonyBoy · 07/02/2015 21:57

I know a Jed. He's a tosser, he was that boy at school who thinks he's great at everything. He's a slimy car salesman now which suits himGrin

Also just makes me think of Jeddadiah(sp?) Very Duggar.

Alisvolatpropiis · 07/02/2015 21:54

It makes me think of very, very religious Americans.

Frecklefeatures · 07/02/2015 21:44

Known 2 Jeds. Both were little tearaways who are now big tearaways/been convicted of crimes.

Smugnogplease · 07/02/2015 21:43

My nephew is Jed (1) and I know a 11 yr old one too. Fab name!

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coldtoe · 07/02/2015 21:43

Whereabouts are you?

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HangingInAGruffaloStance · 07/02/2015 21:39

Slang around here for head of penis, so difficult to get beyond that.

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coldtoe · 07/02/2015 21:30

Yes, I also went to school with a terror called Jed. He's the only one I've ever known so I'm trying to shake the greasy urchin image and replace it. Surfer dude Jed?

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LegArmpits · 07/02/2015 21:28

I love it so much it makes me want to have another boy so I can use it (almost.)

whizzyrocket · 07/02/2015 21:26

Perhaps those of us who view it negatively were politely withholding comment. It's not for me, but then I had a loathsome boy in my class at school whose name was.. You guessed it.. Jed.

Asleeponasunbeam · 07/02/2015 21:25

It's loads better than Ned. And Ted, and Fred.

I like it as a standalone name but also LOVE Jeremy (again, couldn't use it because of the alliteration which we didn't want).

DramaAlpaca · 07/02/2015 21:25

I really like it.

And yes, Jed is better than Ned.

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coldtoe · 07/02/2015 21:22

I was bracing myself for negativity.... Not sure why.
Is Jed better than Ned? Also as a full name

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Asleeponasunbeam · 07/02/2015 21:17

I really love it. Would have loved it for DS but had a J name for DD so couldn't.

WestEast · 07/02/2015 21:16

All the yes's