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Edward or Joseph?

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polkadotjimjams · 04/11/2020 22:33

And why please? Bear

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SunsetOverEasterIsland · 14/11/2020 20:20

Joseph all the way for me. It was my Dad's name (known as Joe) and it's our son's middle name, and he loves it.

Birdsong111 · 14/11/2020 20:12

I quite like the shortening of Edward into Eddie for little boys and Ed when they are older

AgeLikeWine · 14/11/2020 20:12

Both proper names. I prefer Edward because he can be Edward, Ed, Eddie, Ted, Teddy etc etc. Whatever he wants to be.

Birdsong111 · 14/11/2020 20:11

Joseph is lovely

IamnotwhouthinkIam · 14/11/2020 20:10

Edward for me , even though both are classic, traditional choices -Edward just feels more classic! I think it's because unlike Joseph it's been in the English top 100 for at least the last 120 years, plus Edward is so well used by classic authors - Shakespeare, Austen etc. Edward also has so much more variety of nn choices if he doesn't like it when he's older (I like the more unusual nn's Bear or Iolo myself!)

pilates · 14/11/2020 19:10

Both lovely, can’t choose sorry

Quizeerascal · 14/11/2020 17:04

I've also thought Joseph was a great name love both the Bible stories and it just feels like a strong, classic name that would suit various ages and personalities. I feel like I know more Edwards than Josephs but they're at probably a similar level of popularity I think.

DepuisToujours · 14/11/2020 16:58

Edward. I think it's more elegant somehow.

I do like Joseph. However, (and I don't know why, because I appreciate the name is as old as time), Joseph feels a bit 90s / noughties to me. Same with Jacob and Joshua. I think that, although they're all biblical names, they had a big moment in the 90s - 2000s maybe?

Anyway, both nice names, but I prefer Edward.

Madbengalmum · 14/11/2020 16:22

Love Edward it has always been my favourite boys name. So classic.

YoniAndGuy · 14/11/2020 16:20

Joseph definitely. It's such a kind, attractive name.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 14/11/2020 14:25

Joseph, love Joe

mumandcub · 14/11/2020 14:22

I have a Joseph and I love it, there really isn’t many around (not sure why). He calls himself Joe but I still call him Joseph!

Woui · 07/11/2020 17:40

Edward ! Mostly because I love the nickname Eddie!
I think a lot of the Ted / Teddy's are actually named that on their birth certificates (the 3 i know are).

Tavannach · 07/11/2020 17:23

Joseph.
Edward's seems a little more staid to me.

Soulstirring · 07/11/2020 17:23

I like Joseph and Joe and Edward...just not Eddie

CharitySchmarity · 07/11/2020 17:18

I like both, but like Joseph more and love Joe for short.

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polkadotjimjams · 07/11/2020 09:44

Thanks @honkytonkheroe, I love the nn Joe too!

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honkytonkheroe · 06/11/2020 17:02

I prefer Joseph personally and have a nephew we call Joe (no one ever said Joseph). I certainly like Edward but not as much as Joseph.

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polkadotjimjams · 06/11/2020 16:58

Oh wow that is a long way @MercyBodle! I always look at Australian inspiration for names and certain trends, you seem to be ahead of the fashion! Thanks for getting back to me and your feedback.

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MercyBodle · 06/11/2020 12:45

I'm sure I'm a long way from you. I live in Australia.

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polkadotjimjams · 06/11/2020 11:37

@MercyBodle that's interesting, do you mind me asking what area you're based? It's our first so maybe we aren't hearing names often but that's a good point

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Bubbletrouble43 · 06/11/2020 07:57

Both fab. Both on my shortlist but I only had DDs.

FatimaMunchy · 06/11/2020 07:28

Edward was what we called our first baby before he was born. The baby book I had said it meant.'guardian of joy'. I still love the name Smile

MercyBodle · 06/11/2020 07:19

I much prefer Edward. Joseph seems quite over-used around me and is just not as appealing. Edward feels fresher to me, and I love all the nicknames.

cptartapp · 06/11/2020 07:15

Edward in its entirety. No contrived nn.
I like Joseph too but it's somewhat more dated to my ears.

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