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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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Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 20:12

Edward shortens to Ed, Ned and Ted.

How about some more ideas like Jed, Ked or Fed Grin

jizzlord · 14/03/2023 20:12

Dartmoorcheffy · 14/03/2023 20:10

Dunno why but it makes me think of a donkey or a horse

A neddy is a donkey.

Ned is another name for wasteman

Dartmoorcheffy · 14/03/2023 20:10

Dunno why but it makes me think of a donkey or a horse

Thatsnotmyname2047 · 14/03/2023 20:09

Ned is horrible imo, sorry.

vhungrycaterpillar · 14/03/2023 20:08

Ned just reminds me of Ned Flanders from the simpsons... sorry. Edward is nice though.

katsue · 14/03/2023 20:01

Ned is definitely short for Edward, there are lots of illogical sounding shortenings around from the days when there was a list of about ten names (may be exaggerating) used for boys. Think John/Jack Henry/Harry.

You could use Edwin if you don't like Edward.

ODFOx · 14/03/2023 20:00

Edward shortens to Ed, Ned and Ted.

It's a good name OP.
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Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:56

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

Loveyoutomatoes · 14/03/2023 19:56

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:55

Doesn't it mean Non Educated Delinquent?

Was about to say this.
I wouldn't go for Ned, definitely not.

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:55

Doesn't it mean Non Educated Delinquent?