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Do you like Edison?

53 replies

Gymgirl0 · 18/02/2020 21:57

I have fallen in love with the NN Eddy but don’t like the name Edward.Edison seems like a more modern version And similar name to the name Jackson. I love it but as I’m getting closer to my due date I’m second guessing myself . Is is too unique? What Would other people think of it?

Maybe it’s my pregnancy hormones but I don’t know what to think anymore, please help.

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Ellmau · 19/02/2020 00:25

Edric?

Maduixa · 18/02/2020 23:19

Unfortunately my DH is big on calling your child the full name rather than a nickname otherwise He would be Eddy.

Good for your DH. No one wants to have no choice but to be called Eddy or Ed at age 35. It's fine if you choose it for yourself, but not for a parent to impose. It's a nickname.

I personally don't like Edison unless it is a family name for you or your DH. I'd be looking at Alfred, Benedict, Cedric, Edgar, Edmund, Edward, Edwin, Frederick, Jedediah, Jared, Manfred, Theodore, Wilfred. But if you both love Edison and don't like any of the other options, please use it. It's far better than Eddy.

jackstini · 18/02/2020 23:18

Really like it
I know one and his friends call him Edd (20s)

DramaAlpaca · 18/02/2020 23:11

I'm not normally a fan of surnames as first names but I like Edison.

It makes me think of a Brazilian footballer Football Smile

Fantasiaa · 18/02/2020 23:08

Edison is great ! A lovely option if he decides not to go buy Eddie/Eddy. Love love

foxystoatfoxypig · 18/02/2020 23:05

I think Edison great! Very cool. I hate the nickname Eddie though but maybe because there were several in my form at school and they were all arseholes! I'd always call a little Edison by his full name.

KellyHall · 18/02/2020 23:02

It's a great name - don't talk yourself out of it. Why don't you think of a few options and decide when you see the baby which name suits him best?

Astronica · 18/02/2020 23:02

I like Edison. It's along the same style as Harrison and Jackson, both good names. I think Edison is a good choice if you're not keen on Edward, Edmund etc.

Isawthathaggis · 18/02/2020 23:00

Love it. I know an extremely bright boy call Edison, nn Ned.
Brilliant name.

aprilfools19 · 18/02/2020 22:59

Any chance you have any heritage meaning you could use Eduardo? 😅 I love it but feel like unless there’s Spanish/Italian heritage it’s probably a bit strange to use it.

username1724 · 18/02/2020 22:58

Love it, much nicer that Edgar/Edmund

Goingunderground2 · 18/02/2020 22:56

Edmund? We have just had an Edmund/ Eddie. Slightly biased but we love it.

Hepsibar · 18/02/2020 22:44

I love Eddie or Eddy but not so keen on Edison as sound to me like a surname or Lighthouse.

HerRoyalFattyness · 18/02/2020 22:39

I know a little Edison. He's adorable and lively and really suits his name.

ladycarlotta · 18/02/2020 22:36

Am I alone in liking Edison? The reason it's on lightbulbs is because the inventor of the lightbulb was Thomas Edison.

amazedmummy · 18/02/2020 22:32

My first boyfriend was called Edison and he was such a lovely boy. So probably because if that I think it's a really nice name.

hannahfaith · 18/02/2020 22:29

I was pushing for Edison but we live in the state that Thomas Edison is from and there's a town named Edison here.
I love the name Edison nn Eddie. I agree with you that it has a modern sound while still sharing the adorable nn of Eddie

Tillygetsit · 18/02/2020 22:26

My favourite Eddie is Edwin but Edison is nice too.

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Gymgirl0 · 18/02/2020 22:22

Unfortunately my DH is big on calling your child the full name rather than a nickname otherwise He would be Eddy
I’m not a huge fan on traditional names such as Edgar and Edmund but they are good suggestions

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ChloeDecker · 18/02/2020 22:21

Thankfully, my nephew has never come across the posters on this thread Grin

JollyGiraffe12 · 18/02/2020 22:19

I don’t like it sorry. Edmund?

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 18/02/2020 22:18

No. Edward or Edmund. Edison is a surname and should remain so.

EllaWallace · 18/02/2020 22:16

Wouldn't be my taste either. I know a little Edgar, personally like that or Edmund.

ChloeDecker · 18/02/2020 22:16

Yes! It’s my nephew’s name. He is 12 now and actually, has come across the name in others a few times. No one has ever batted an eyelid over his name. I’d go for it!

ShesGotBetteDavisEyes · 18/02/2020 22:16

You know it’s the name on lightbulbs? ie Edison screw-in? Why not just call the baby Eddie? We called one of my ds’s the nick-name of his name. If you don’t like the full name and are never going to call them that anyway I don’t see the point.

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