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Ned?

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WideOpenSpaces · 14/03/2023 19:54

We are thinking of Ned for our DS2, but I wouldn't want just Ned.
Is the only option Edward really? I don't like Edmund due to the boy in the lion the witch and the wardrobe !

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ilo · 16/03/2023 02:16

I knew a Ned that was short for Kennedy, so that could work. Might not be your cup of tea.

pomegranatelover · 16/03/2023 00:27

I can't say I'm a fan. To me it seems old-fashioned but not really ready for a revival yet. The Scottish meaning is unfortunate too.

KirstenBlest · 15/03/2023 12:18

Ned is awful.

TheIsleOfTheLost · 15/03/2023 12:10

I love Ned. Was a strong contender for ds2, with Edmund for the full name. Only ds1 was in full Peppa Pig stage at the time and Edmund Elephant is bloody irritating. Can't imagine anyone growing up now will watch the Simpsons, so doubt his classmates.would associate Ned with that. I feel it is a more popular name in Australia.

Bienemajas · 15/03/2023 12:08

I also like Nedward. It has a bit of zip to it 👍🏻

Nedward or Ned are awful, sorry.

Spacie · 15/03/2023 10:16

Everyone should check Urban Dictionary before naming their child.

lippylippy · 15/03/2023 10:15

Deffo a no go north of the border. I would have a slight fear they would grow up with a taste for tonic wine 😂

TheBirdintheCave · 15/03/2023 10:12

Ned (short for Edmond) was my great grandfather's name :) I love it and we'll be using it if we have a second son. I'm surprised by all of the negative reactions. It's a normal, familiar, well used diminutive. It's not like OP wants to call her son Nazi or something 🙄

But then, I got told that naming my son Gilbert was tantamount to child abuse by online posters so maybe I shouldn't be so surprised 😂

Choconut · 15/03/2023 09:58

I knew being 'a ned' was an insult but I couldn't remember why. Love Ed and Edward though. If Ned is just a nn then it's fine but I definitely wouldn't have it on it's own.

NowtSalamander · 15/03/2023 09:50

For those of you wondering why it’s short for Edward, it’s because people used to call children “mine” eg “Mine Ed”. This is why we have Nell for Eleanor and Noll (not really used anymore) for Oliver.

I love Ned and we thought about it but some Scottish family members were absolutely appalled. I teach some Neds in England though and they’ve never had teasing around being a wasteman or a donkey. The donkey thing esp is dead as a dodo for this generation.

Almahart · 15/03/2023 09:45

Love it and wanted it for my DS but went with a different name in the end

TheAustralian · 15/03/2023 09:43

My first thought was of Ned Kelly the famous Australian bush ranger.

I also like Nedward. It has a bit of zip to it 👍🏻

Smallonesaremorejuicy · 15/03/2023 09:42

Ned the lonely donkey … sad Ladybird book.

pontipinemum · 15/03/2023 09:38

Interesting that in Scotland it has such a bad meaning!

I think Ned is cute as a nn but like Benedict as a full name.

oneforthemoneytwofortheshow · 15/03/2023 09:25

Aerielview · 15/03/2023 09:14

It's a common name for a donkey. I think your son would be teased terribly about it.

It's such a Donkey's name!

quietnightmare · 15/03/2023 09:24

Eddard

Brendabigbaps · 15/03/2023 09:21

I absolutely love the name Ned but it’s a 4 legged creature name

Aerielview · 15/03/2023 09:14

It's a common name for a donkey. I think your son would be teased terribly about it.

SquashPenguin · 15/03/2023 09:12

We call our next door neighbour Ned (not to his face)because he looks exactly like Ned Flanders and he keeps popping his head up over the wall.

Otherwise there is Ned Stark, but I think most people will think of Flanders.

EyesOnThePies · 15/03/2023 09:08

I like Ned.

But live in the south, I think the ‘delinquent ‘ slang is Scottish? Never heard it used in England.

I’d go for Benedict if you want a longer ‘proper’ name.

Toddlerteaplease · 15/03/2023 09:07

Awful, sounds stupid. Someone I know has a son called Benedict, and he's known as Ned.

LivesinLondon2000 · 15/03/2023 09:03

@purpledalmation
yes ‘Ned the lonely donkey’ - vintage ladybird book but it’s also a sort of traditional name for a donkey - whether that was before or after the book I’m not sure

purpledalmation · 15/03/2023 09:01

Like a donkey?

cptartapp · 15/03/2023 08:53

Dreadful. Donkey-like.

TrashyPanda · 15/03/2023 08:43

Ned is definitely a derogatory term in Scotland.

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