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Edward, Francis or Nicholas?

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Jen02041994 · 15/06/2020 19:59

For upcoming DS. We will most likely shorten to Ted, Frank and Nick respectively. Middle name will be Peter. Which do people on here prefer? Thanks Smile

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PlantPotting · 18/07/2020 09:53

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PlantPotting · 18/07/2020 09:53

Love Peter
I'd go with Edward
The Nicks I know said it's annoying they're name rhymes with a rude word

flooredbored · 18/07/2020 09:47

Nicholas. I know quite a few young Edwards. I love Peter.

Harvey3 · 16/07/2020 20:37

I like Edward best

thegreylady · 27/06/2020 00:09

I also have a 16 yo dgs called Francis always known as Frank.

thegreylady · 27/06/2020 00:08

My 11 year old grandson is Edward. He insists on Ed because it is short to write. He is very proud of having the only two letter name in his class!

GnomeoNameo · 26/06/2020 21:24

I like Edward best but there aren't enough Francis's and Nicholas's in the world at the moment - I'd go with Nicholas.

Alwaysundecided · 26/06/2020 20:46

Edward is my fave and Francis is OK, but not Nicholas.
I think Nicholas is very dated at the moment as most Nicks are in the 40's plus.
I'm all for choosing names that aren't rampantly popular but from the perspective of a child, noone wants a 'dad' name or a 'mum' name.

Thistlegirl4 · 26/06/2020 18:34

Edward definitely not a fan of the other two.

Whatsyourflava · 26/06/2020 14:23

Did you make a decision @Jen02041994

MikeUniformMike · 26/06/2020 14:19

Nicholas. Francis as a middle name.

resm · 26/06/2020 01:01

Nicholas is the best, I think. I know of a little Nicholas (under 5) and he really suits his name. He doesn’t get Nick, but probably will when older.

helpasisout · 26/06/2020 00:14

love Edward and Francis

zingally · 21/06/2020 20:10

None of them honestly. But if I had to pick, Nicholas is the best of them.

HansBanans · 21/06/2020 17:05

I like Nicholas and Edward. Whenever I hear Francis I think of Deadpool, sorry 🙈

Flappingflamingo · 21/06/2020 16:48

My order of preference
Edward
Nicholas
Francis
I know Francis is a boys name but to me it just sounds too femine 😕

17caterpillars1mouse · 21/06/2020 16:36

I know alot of Edwards born recently and whilst I quite like Ted, with all the Theodore's nn Ted /Teddy too I would personally avoid

I like Francis alot, but dislike Frank

Love Nicholas. I only know one whose a toddler, he goes by Nicky which is cute on him at this age

Ontopofthesunset · 20/06/2020 20:00

Two of these with the abbreviations are my sons' names. But I won't tell you which. Obviously I think you have excellent taste.

BatleyTownswomensGuild · 20/06/2020 19:54

Edward is really lovely.

Nicholas is my least favourite boys name ever. I can't bear it. Sounds impossibly prim.

mathanxiety · 20/06/2020 19:40

What great names! I love Peter too.

I agree 100% with you @Jen02041994 on names you would put in the 'wet' category.

For my money, the choice would be between Francis or Nicholas.
It's hard to choose. I don't think you could go wrong with either one. Maybe Nicholas has the edge? I love the NN Nick, and also Nicky.
But I also love Francis, and Frank and Frankie...

I wouldn't be out off by 'knickerless'. Some NNs are used as terms of endearment. Certainly the NN 'knickers' was used affectionately for the Nicola-s I went to school with.

SumAndSubstance · 20/06/2020 19:31

Edward is still quite common and Ted is especially so. (I am a teacher and have small children) Plus I hate Ted. I like Francis, but not Frank. I like Nicholas and Nick, so Nick!

Angelonia · 16/06/2020 18:17

Edward

vintageyoda · 16/06/2020 18:12

I have a teenage Edward know as Ted that used to be known as Teddy as a youngster. I know an Edward nicknamed Ned too. I felt it was versatile and allowed for a grown up name when needed.

Pleasenodont · 16/06/2020 08:39

Edward. Francis is an old man or woman to me and Nicholas is a middle aged man who goes by Nick.

worstwitch18 · 16/06/2020 00:49

Alpha male....?!

I like all three names. Which is not helpful I know!