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Edward or Theodore?

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Asia88 · 16/09/2016 18:51

We like both names as they shorten to Teddy but unsure which one to go for - what are your views?

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DramaAlpaca · 18/09/2016 21:12

Edward

chinlo · 18/09/2016 21:10

Theodore.

Edward is really common and always has been.

GoNorthDarren · 18/09/2016 20:55

I love Theodore, but in some of the accents where I live it would become 'Feodore'. I suppose that doesn't matter if he will be using Teddy all the time. If he decides later that he prefers Theo though, it would become Fee-oh in some accents. Obviously this is totally irrelevant if you don't have those accents where you live.

akorda · 18/09/2016 20:36

Edward definitely. There are loads of Theos around-it's very much trending! Teddy is too, but Edward is a more classic name and you can always go for a different nickname if you find there are lots of Teddies in your little one's class in the future
(Sorry, I'm obsessed with names sounding "fresh"!)

Mol1628 · 17/09/2016 09:13

Edward. Theodore is really popular at the moment for newborns, where I am at least.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 17/09/2016 09:10

Theodore or Edwin

katemess12 · 17/09/2016 04:21

Edward. I love it.

I really don't like Theodore. But, I don't mind Theodora for a girl, probably because I like Dora. Grin

Skippityskip · 17/09/2016 01:58

Edward feels more classic to me.

squoosh · 16/09/2016 22:10

Theodore seems to be suddenly popular and therefore a bit faddy.

And Edward is a nicer name.

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Asia88 · 16/09/2016 21:11

@Bennytheball that's hilarious GrinGrin

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Oysterbabe · 16/09/2016 21:11

Both are nice. I would go with the one that works best with your surname.

BennyTheBall · 16/09/2016 20:46

I liked Theo(dore) but my dh said it was 'too gangsta' Confused

Sophronia · 16/09/2016 20:44

Edward. It has more history as a name used in the UK. Theodore is very newly popular.

MrsHulk · 16/09/2016 19:19

That's interesting - I know 4 Theo's under 3, and no Edwards under 30! I guess it varies a lot by area.

chinlo · 16/09/2016 19:18

www.ons.gov.uk/visualisations/dvc363/babyindex.html#0,Theodore,Edward

GinIsIn · 16/09/2016 19:17

Ed and Eddie are the most common nicknames for Edward so if you don't like those, I think it's to be avoided!

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Asia88 · 16/09/2016 19:13

@chinlo I also though Edward was more common than Theo.

Like both names as both can be shortened to Teddy. I don't like Ed and Eddie much though.

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chinlo · 16/09/2016 19:11

Theodore is very overused right now

Just thought I should point out that in the 2015 ONS stats, Theodore is number 45 and Edward is number 26.

GinIsIn · 16/09/2016 19:10

Theodore - Edward is so boring!

HoratioNightboy · 16/09/2016 19:04

I always had a soft spot for Eddie/Edward so that's what I'd go for.

car1sberg · 16/09/2016 19:03

Theodore even! Silly phone. Although I do like Theodora shortened to Teddy for a girl too. X

car1sberg · 16/09/2016 19:03

Theodora. Love it.

MrsHulk · 16/09/2016 19:01

Edward - it's classic, everybody can spell and pronounce it, loads of good nicknames. Theodore is very overused right now.

Yika · 16/09/2016 19:00

Edward.

ProbablyMe · 16/09/2016 18:58

Edward. I may be biased!

It's good for shortening - Ted, Teddy, Ed, Eddie.

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