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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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HahahaBoomBoom · 15/03/2023 08:40

Ned in England - go ahead
Ned in Scotland - 😅

oneforthemoneytwofortheshow · 15/03/2023 08:39

Ned is a terrible name. Please don't call a child that.

Dignorantonio · 15/03/2023 08:32

Be aware that in Scotland a ned is a chav. Not saying it’s a nice word or ok to use but it is very much part of Scottish dialect where you might hear someone talk about wee neds in the park or the local neds. It’s what any Scottish person will think when they hear the name.

2chocolateoranges · 15/03/2023 08:25

SirChenjins · 15/03/2023 08:20

If by regional you mean Scotland, then yes!

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I was just about to say if you were from Glasgow there is no way you would name your child Ned!

SirChenjins · 15/03/2023 08:20

Loveyoutomatoes · 15/03/2023 07:27

Now I'm suspecting @Reddahlias @SirChenjins and I are from the same area as our meaning of Ned must be a regional thing 😂 if you ask anyone here, they'll tell you what Ned stands for straight away so deffo must be a regional thing. It's interesting as I didn't know that!

If by regional you mean Scotland, then yes!

MintTeaAndChocolate · 15/03/2023 08:20

Nooooooooooo!

LivesinLondon2000 · 15/03/2023 07:37

Love the name Edward shortened to Ed but not so keen on Ned. Our of my neighbours had a donkey called Ned when I was growing up and think there was also a children’s book about a donkey called Ned so can’t get the idea that Ned is a donkey out of my head. But have heard of a couple of babies recently called it so guess it’s becoming popular now

Smileyoriley · 15/03/2023 07:34

Love the name and the longer versions!

SallyWD · 15/03/2023 07:34

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:55

Doesn't it mean Non Educated Delinquent?

I've never heard this in my life! I know a 14 year old Ned (he's very middle class not that it should matter). Lovely boy. Always thought it was a cool name. Fine to use as a nickname for Edward.

Matchingcollarandcuffs · 15/03/2023 07:30

I wanted Ned from Edmund after my Irish grandpa and a couple of lovely Neds I grew up with, it was one of our two names that we put to the other DCs as we were too tired to decide! Kids chose the other

Loveyoutomatoes · 15/03/2023 07:27

JustMaggie · 15/03/2023 07:23

I like Ned, it's a good name. Ned Flanders on the Simpsons wasn't a bad man. He was kind, thoughtful, helpful and he loved his wives. 😃

DrMarciaFieldstone · 15/03/2023 05:56

Ned is really awful, sorry

maybeinanoter86 · 15/03/2023 05:53

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:55

Doesn't it mean Non Educated Delinquent?

😂😂😂😂

user1492757084 · 15/03/2023 05:09

As well as Edward and Edmund there are ...

Benedict
Kennedy
Edgar
Edwin
I like Benedict and Edwin most but why not just use Ned?
One of the funniest films is The Waking of Ned Divine.

mackthepony · 14/03/2023 21:22

I just hear Flanders

ourflagmeansdeath · 14/03/2023 21:20

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:56

Surely Edward shortens to Ed? I mean it's not Nedward??

There are a lot of nicknames that are instead rhyming off the obvious nickname. There's a lot of history on this. For example:
Richard - Rick - Dick
William - Will - Bill(y)
Robert - Rob - Bob

Nimbostratus100 · 14/03/2023 20:25

Ned is a fine affectionate nickname, but he does need a more formal name to use when he wants to. If not Edward, then

How about Edison, Edmund, Eden, Edwin, Edgar, Edmondo, Eduardo, Edric,

junebirthdaygirl · 14/03/2023 20:25

Ned is a great name. Far better than Ted l think. Could be short for Eddie but Edwin is a good call.

userxx · 14/03/2023 20:24

I will be using the name for my new arrival. The 4 legged variety.

keeponrunning85 · 14/03/2023 20:21

Also never had any negative comments

BakingBunty · 14/03/2023 20:21

I have a Ned, and it's just... Ned. Don't like the name Edward (still don't) but loved Ned (still do). I know another Ned short for Benedict. We've never had any negative comments but don't live in Scotland!

keeponrunning85 · 14/03/2023 20:21

We have an Edward shortened to Ned so clearly I love it.

I had never heard the term non-educated delinquent before opening this thread though 😂

SirChenjins · 14/03/2023 20:18

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:55

Doesn't it mean Non Educated Delinquent?

This. Neds are usually seen hanging around swing parks at night, smoking weed, smashing glass bottles and making a complete pest of themselves.

Dartmoorcheffy · 14/03/2023 20:14

jizzlord · 14/03/2023 20:12

A neddy is a donkey.

Ned is another name for wasteman

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I did think that but wasn't sure if that was just local to Lancashire too.

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