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Edward or Theodore?

39 replies

LP92 · 12/11/2023 17:19

We are torn between these two names.

Edward Myles Abbott (nn Ed/Eddie)
Theodore Myles Abbott (nn Ted or Theo if he preferred when older)

I'm just conscious Theodore is super popular at the moment but also think if we like the name then to just go for it?

I've never had any strong feelings towards Edward but DH likes it and it's a solid traditional name.

Any thoughts welcome!

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shoopshoopdedoo · 12/11/2023 20:41

Edward

Cloudb · 12/11/2023 19:40

I know too many Theos, so I'd choose Edward

KirstenBlest · 12/11/2023 17:57

Theodore, Theo and Teddy are all very popular in their own right. I'm not keen on any of them, especially Theodore.
Edward is ok, but there are names I like better.

hotblacktea · 12/11/2023 17:38

both classic, strong names, can't go wrong with either of them, personal preference to theodore (always full, no short)

DramaAlpaca · 12/11/2023 17:35

I much prefer Edward. Such a strong, classic name with loads of diminutive options.

Theodore is having a moment, they are everywhere and it's drippy

theduchessofspork · 12/11/2023 17:35

I’d probably go for Edward on the grounds that it’s more of a classic and so won’t date as much. Theodores are really ten a penny right now. But they are both nice names

Holidayhell22 · 12/11/2023 17:31

I like both but think Theodore goes better with your surname. Edward Abbott sounds fine but Eddie Abbott not so much.

AudiobookListener · 12/11/2023 17:31

Edward.

Theodore is trying too hard.

Puccini1900 · 12/11/2023 17:30

Edward is a lovely name.
And Ed / Eddie are both nice too 😊

Lifeinlists · 12/11/2023 17:28

Edward nn Edward.
Much nicer than the shortenings imo which tend to happen as they get older anyway.

TomatoSandwiches · 12/11/2023 17:28

Edward is far superior to Theodore imo.

tokesqueen · 12/11/2023 17:27

^This.
Love Edward. But not Teddy.

TheMurderousGoose · 12/11/2023 17:26

I like Edward. It feels robust and manly. And I like Eddie for short.

Theodore is okay but a bit dweeby to me.

Lovemusic82 · 12/11/2023 17:25

I don’t really lie either and they are both very popular, I know at least 4 Theo’s and 3 Edwards. There are other classic names which I prefer.