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Thoughts on Ted?

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Patrick1988 · 16/07/2020 22:33

Will put Edward on the birth certificate as a full version. But what do people think of Ted? I don’t hear about much nowadays, but it seems perfectly fine to me. Thanks

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lifeafter50 · 19/07/2020 18:06

Loads of them about! When he gets to school there will be lots on his class.

OptimisticSix · 19/07/2020 16:54

I love it, ot was my first choice but DH uswd the power of veto

stairgates · 19/07/2020 16:52

@daisypond

Sorry, wrong thread!

I found this really funny

MikeUniformMike · 19/07/2020 16:48

That's nice. A friend has a Ned short for Edward and I think it's awful.

CakeRattleandRoll · 19/07/2020 15:05

I have a DS Edward, nn Ted/Teddy. We named him before the current Teddy trend took off in UK, but fortunately that hasn't happened where we are (yet). He was definitely a Teddy in his baby/toddler years, but is now transitioning into more of a Ted. Although we call him all sorts - Tedster, Teddington and of course Bear. It's very versatile!

I still love it and, more importantly, so does he. And funnily enough, I think it makes other children warm to him because they have positive connotations with his name - they associate 'Teddy' with comfort and cuddles.

MikeUniformMike · 19/07/2020 14:46

I don't like Theodore at all, and Theo has been done.
Teddy was nice when it was the rather unusual nn of a footballer but when they are everywhere it seems dull and babyish.

FinnegansWhiskers · 19/07/2020 14:30

I loved the name Ted/Teddy around 15 years ago. Then it became very popular in my area and every other baby boy was called Ted/Teddy.

Now every other fluffy dog is called Ted/Teddy. I loved it 15 years ago. It isn’t a name I’d consider for a baby now

Pemba · 19/07/2020 14:18

It seems very 'old man' -ish to me, and therefore inappropriate. Maybe because my late grandfather was known as Ted. And Teddy, although it's very popular now, seems babyish (probably because of teddy bears).

Edward as name is fine though, but I prefer Eddie to be the shortening.

MushyPeasAreTheDevilsFood · 18/07/2020 21:41

HaAAAAAAAve you met ted?

Love it. Taught a couple of teenage teds.

PetraRabbit · 18/07/2020 21:40

In honesty I used to love Ted as an alternative to the usual Ed. It felt fresh in a bit of an old man way! But I now know SO many babies called Teddy, that it's become the new Noah. I think as nice as it is, it is so very popular that it will date. No problem if that doesn't bother you.

FedHimToTigersTheySnackin · 18/07/2020 17:52

I have a Theodore who we call Ted! I don't know any other Ted's, although a couple of Teddy's. Love the name Edward but I had an ex called Edward so it was a no go for us unfortunately! I get lots of comments on how lovely his shortened name is

Poppydaisies · 18/07/2020 17:46

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages

Poppydaisies · 18/07/2020 17:45

Ted talks!

SumAndSubstance · 18/07/2020 17:39

I don’t hear about much nowadays
Baby and toddler groups around here are drowning in Teds and Teddies. Seems to be the new Theo. I don’t get the appeal myself, but clearly plenty of people do. Edward is nice.

Literaryseed · 18/07/2020 08:49

It's lovely but just so you know, it's very, very popular. My DD who's 4 has 3 in her nursery class of 20. That might not bother you but just something to be aware of. They all have to be Ted/Teddy Surname.

daisypond · 18/07/2020 08:26

Sorry, wrong thread!

daisypond · 18/07/2020 08:25

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istheresomethingwrongwithme · 18/07/2020 08:18

Love it, DS2 is Edward often known as Ted.

Never Teddy really, but sometimes Teddy- Edward or Tedders just between us at home. Mainly Edward or Ted though.

It's absolutely not because I binged watched Line of Duty when I was pregnant with him and have a soft spot for Ted Hastings (maybe a little bit though ).

PlantPotting · 18/07/2020 08:15

Ted is a lovely choice
Not met anyone with this name despite the last 4 years at baby groups

daisypond · 18/07/2020 08:12

Ted is fine as a short form for Edward. I like it.

Roselilly36 · 18/07/2020 07:24

I love the name, I know quite a few little, very popular choice where I live (South Coast)

Murraygoldberg · 18/07/2020 07:19

It's becoming very popular

Poppydaisies · 18/07/2020 07:15

Edward is nice. Isn't Ed or Eddie the natural shortening?

Ted seems like a nickname for Teodor or Taddeus. Or Tedward ?!

Pegaroo · 18/07/2020 07:02

Edward is great. Ted and teddy are very popular, but that is only because people like the name

sleepingpup · 17/07/2020 18:08

love it. but i would😉

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