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Edward or Ethan?

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Baz13 · 20/02/2016 09:29

Which do you prefer?

I would probably use a nn for Edward

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julfin · 26/02/2016 01:43

Edward

KatieT12 · 24/02/2016 21:32

I think Ted/Teddy is great. It's strange, when you think of a teen named Teddy, your initial thoughts may not picture it right, but when you know one, it is just the norm and feels 'right' because it's their name

pilates · 24/02/2016 16:47

Edward is a great name, but Teddy isn't.

WindsOfTremorrah · 22/02/2016 20:57

I know six Edwards under the age of ten. It's lovely but popular.

mrsschu · 22/02/2016 17:04

Edward is fine but a tad boring IMO. I love Ted as a nn however, although I detest Teddy.

I probably prefer Ethan on balance. Yes it's popular now but I don't think it's faddish necessarily. Makes me think of Ethan Hawke Grin.

MadameDePompom · 22/02/2016 16:19

Edward is great, but the sickly sweet shadow of Teddy seems to loom large these days.

wornoutboots · 22/02/2016 16:15

Edward.

there are 3 ethans in my eldest's class and they are all pronounced as "ee-fun" ehich would pee me off if it was my kid....

CakeRattleandRoll · 21/02/2016 15:20

I have an Edward - it's a great name! He gets called Teddy, Ted, Teddington and The Bear. An added bonus (for a train-mad 3 year old) is the Thomas the Tank Engine association.

Bluesand1 · 21/02/2016 13:22

I know a few lovely boys called Ethan

MamaLazarou · 20/02/2016 21:11

Ted is really cute! You can't really shorten Ethan. Eeth?

LottieDoubtie · 20/02/2016 21:09

Edward, NN Teddy of course!

TaraBoxBrain · 20/02/2016 21:02

Edward

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Baz13 · 20/02/2016 17:21

I prefer Edward as it's my grandads mn. My other children have nn names so the nn options of Edward fit quite nicely. I especially love Ted / Teddy

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PirateSmile · 20/02/2016 14:32

I prefer Edward. I know a few Ethans and whilst it's biblical, it is vey American and faddy. In all honestly I just don't like how Ethan sounds. It's quite an ugly sound to make iyswim.

sofato5miles · 20/02/2016 14:29

Ethan is more if an American/ Aus/ NZ name. Also doesn't sound particularly solid no idea why I think that.

Love Edward

thebiscuitindustry · 20/02/2016 14:26

I like both but prefer Ethan.

WanderingTrolley1 · 20/02/2016 12:54

Edward.

KatieT12 · 20/02/2016 12:49

Edward, if he's Teddy! I love that Smile

Ethan is lovely too!

You can't go wrong...

stitchglitched · 20/02/2016 12:44

I have an Edward, known as Eddie, and we rarely come across any others.

Bluesand1 · 20/02/2016 12:41

Ethan is a biblical name from the old testament. I have never heard it called faddy before....

redexpat · 20/02/2016 11:32

Edward. More classic.

JeanGenie23 · 20/02/2016 11:17

I like Edward, I wouldn't have made the twilight association anymore, I definitely don't know any little Edwards, and I wish I did!

superram · 20/02/2016 11:15

I have an Edward and it is popular but not because of twilight (I thought the first book was terrible). I teach about 5 14 year old Ethan's. I prefer Edward but only one Ethan is naughty!

Sophronia · 20/02/2016 11:02

Edward nn Eddie

TheScottishPlay · 20/02/2016 10:54

Edward. It's lovely, timeless. You can be a baby/teen/ adult Edward.