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Edward or William?

41 replies

Westbury · 24/08/2018 23:18

Can’t choose between the two! Older child is Robert. Known as Robert and Robbie equally.
Thanks

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Sunflower321 · 25/08/2018 11:09

Edward

The William I know gets teased with Willy (at primary school).

KitNCaboodle · 25/08/2018 10:44

I know of an Edward nn Woody, if that makes a difference?

Prefer Edward to William. As pp said, you’ll have Bill and Bob with Robert and William

MikeUniformMike · 25/08/2018 10:42

Edward nn Eddy.
Edward William is nice.

Ginandplatonic · 25/08/2018 03:04

Another vote for Edward. William is nice too but more of them around here (Australia tho so prob completely irrelevant to you Smile )

Sophronia · 25/08/2018 02:53

Edward

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Westbury · 25/08/2018 02:36

Lots of love for Edward! It’s always been our front runner. I’m just worried because it’s massively increased in popularity over the last few years and I know quite a few who have been born recently.

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woodfires · 25/08/2018 02:31

Edward.

Goostacean · 25/08/2018 02:30

Edward! All the way.

DiegoMadonna · 25/08/2018 00:16

Edward definitely.

BreconBeBuggered · 25/08/2018 00:07

William. No question.

AppleKatie · 25/08/2018 00:03

Robert and Edward

Robbie and Teddy

If you choose William you’d end up with Bill and Bob!

Greeneyedgeek83 · 25/08/2018 00:02

Robert and Edward sound better together

Jeippinghmip · 24/08/2018 23:53

Both are lovely. Sorry, that’s no help.

MrsMolehillMountain · 24/08/2018 23:49

Edward

DramaAlpaca · 24/08/2018 23:24

It might help you to decide if you think about the potential nicknames & how they work together. Do you like Robbie & Eddie, or Robbie & Will? Robbie & Ed or Robbie & Billy? Or you might have Robbie & William, which sounds a bit like the singer.

I like Edward slightly better than William myself.

Helpmeyouyetti · 24/08/2018 23:19

Edward