How does Edward sound like in Scotland?

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Ashley12345 · 27/01/2025 19:22

Hi everyone,

My partner wants to name our baby boy Edward so much. We are both from non English speaking countries but want a local sounding name. We live in Scotland so I wonder if Edward is very English name? I barely meet people called Edward here.
How do people feel about the name?
I feel it's smart and traditional name easy to spell and pronounce so I like it too.

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Firsttimebabymummy · 27/01/2025 20:17

Probably my favourite name! I've only met lovely Eddie's.

Newbie5652 · 27/01/2025 19:57

I don't know anyone who goes by Edward but I do know a fair few Eds or Eddies. Of all ages, older men and little kids.

I wouldn't think anything negative about about a kid called Edward but I do think it's a name that is most commonly shortened. So if that's going to bother you then you need to find another name

TheBoysAndTheBallet · 27/01/2025 19:39

I'm Scottish and the only one I have ever come across is proud Edward whose army was sent "homeward tae think again".
It's maybe not common here but it's a lovely name so of course you can use it.

fourelementary · 27/01/2025 19:26

Yeah it’s fine here. Eddie or Ed and Edward… or wee teddy!!!

jolies1 · 27/01/2025 19:26

Same - I know a few Eddies and a little boy Ned.

CarrieMoonbeams · 27/01/2025 19:25

👋 Scottish person here!

I like it - I do know a couple of Edwards but they both known as Eddie.

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