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Be honest: do you like the name Edmund?

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AlicePatricia · 26/08/2017 19:04

Our baby boy arrived yesterday and we have announced his birth (obviously!) and that included his name - Edmund Jack.

My closest friend has outright messaged me and said Edward is much cooler... or I should swap the names around. She then knew I was a bit upset and just said she's joking and "will love him whatever his name" Sad

My mum has said "you can't call him that"... My dad made a comment about being back in the 1920s.

It's just constant and making me really quite sad. I thought people wouldn't be so rude if he was here...

Be honest: do you like the name Edmund?

It will honestly make me consider using something else.

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Widdsters · 26/08/2017 19:27

Love it. So much more unusual than Edward.
And romantic Narnia connotations.

PuckeredAhole · 26/08/2017 19:26

Edmund is dowdy. And boring. Sorry.

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AlicePatricia · 26/08/2017 19:26

Oh gosh, definitely not the best replies Sad we haven't really got a planned nickname... I always just say Edmund, but assume it'll become Ed.

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

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JoWithABow · 26/08/2017 19:25

I like it Op. No matter what name you go for you'll have people say they hate it and choose another name, so why not go for the one YOU like.
Plus, Edmund isn't too popular. Edward is a lovely name too but at the moment lots of little boys have it. Why be like everyone else?!
I think your friends and family have been really really rude, when they have their own babies that's when they get a say on names, not now when it's not even their baby.
Congratulations on your new baby Flowers

user1499786242 · 26/08/2017 19:25

Love it!

pinkunicornsarefluffy · 26/08/2017 19:25

It's fine. And it won't be antiquated if you revive it. There's a Jolyon in DD's school, an Oberon, Hebe, all sorts of unusual names.

There's also an Agnes in DD's school. The only other Agnes' I know are 90+

That doesn't mean the Mum shouldn't use it though.

Your baby, your choice, your name.

BuzzKillington · 26/08/2017 19:23

Honestly? It's a mimsy name to me.

But if you love it, go with it.

MerlinsBeard87 · 26/08/2017 19:22

Love it, was on the table for my ds.

nodogsinthebedroom · 26/08/2017 19:21

I don't like it but it's not awful.

SinglePringle · 26/08/2017 19:21

I really like it. It would be on my list.

Interesting, cool, different (but not too 'out there') with a variety of nicknames.

Be assured in your choice - it's great and people will have to shut up.

Chaffinch4 · 26/08/2017 19:21

Edmund Jack is an excellent name.

Please don't change it because some people don't like it. Your opinion and that of your partner is all that matterstuff and everyone else will get used to it quick enough!

Congratulations!

DramaAlpaca · 26/08/2017 19:20

It's perfectly fine, not my favourite but fine.

Go with what you love & ignore the rude comments.

RightOnTheEdge · 26/08/2017 19:17

How bloody rude and mean to spoil your happy announcement!

I like Edmund Jack and the most important thing is that you like it.

Congratulations on your lovely boy. Just enjoy him and forget about everyone else.

LorLorr2 · 26/08/2017 19:17

Really sorry but in honesty I think of Edmund as one of those names you joke about like when you're describing a posh person, or otherwise it brings to mind the Narnia books. If you don't care though, you go for it xx

DragonBone · 26/08/2017 19:15

Edward would be fab - Eb or Eddie for short x

ASDismynormality · 26/08/2017 19:15

I'm not too keen, prefer Edgar.

spacefrog35 · 26/08/2017 19:15

No I don't but the great thing is, he's not my son, so my opinion doesn't matter Grin

oldlaundbooth · 26/08/2017 19:14

I don't think of blackadder when I hear it.

oldlaundbooth · 26/08/2017 19:14

Edmund is great.

Makinglists · 26/08/2017 19:13

If im honest i think of blackadder but Perhaps thats just my age. I love Ed and i think Its a name a person could grow into and make their own without thinking blackadder.

Spudlet · 26/08/2017 19:12

I have an Edward, but I do like Edmund as well. Mine is a Ted at the moment anyway (except when he is being extremely wicked and naughty...!). I'd have thought you'll almost certainly end up shortening it while he's little and the beauty of Ed names, to my mind, is that they have so many options, all (imo) lovely!

Congratulations Flowers

RhinestoneCowgirl · 26/08/2017 19:11

I have a cousin Edmund, he and his siblings all have Shakespearean names. Edmund is a baddy in King Lear, so that's what it makes me think of.

Cousin goes by Ed, don't think anyone uses his full name.

Spartak · 26/08/2017 19:11

It's ok. Are you planning to shorten it?

Frustratedboarder · 26/08/2017 19:10

Immediately think of the douche bag sibling from the narnia series.... Sorry!

Ecureuil · 26/08/2017 19:09

No not really. i don't like the way it sounds.

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