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Middle name for Albert

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Sareiah29 · 13/09/2025 10:43

We're pretty set on calling our baby boy Albert 💙(Albie for short) and our surname is Edwards, but we're really struggling with choosing a middle name.

These are the options we have come up with so far:

  • Albert Eric Edwards (Baby's great grandad's name was Eric, just not sure if it flows well enough 🤔)
  • Albert Sylvester Edwards (Baby's grandad's middle name and also his great great grandad's first name - pretty quirky and I am not sure if it is too odd 🤔but I like the family tie and how the name flows)
  • Albert Sebastian Edwards
  • Albert Henry Edwards
  • Albert Oscar Edwards

Would appreciate any thoughts on these (and votes!) and/or suggestions of other names that could work well. Thanks so much🤗

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Sareiah29 · 15/09/2025 16:39

@BluelilacbellaThis is true, though I don't like Sylvester enough to use it as a first name. My other two children also have quite short/traditional names, so I would like this baby's name to feel like it fits with theirs. Edwards is a common surname but I have a very common first name and have never met anyone with the same full name as me 😊 - I didn't with my maiden name either, which was equally common. So I think it's unlikely that he will be confused with any other Albert Edwards during his lifetime.

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Bluelilacbella · 15/09/2025 16:03

With such a common surname (Edwards) I would personally choose a less common first name. Otherwise he will be one of very many Albert Edwards - which can be confusing. I love Sylvester and would use that as a first name. It’s a strong and memorable name that has meaning to your family.

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Sareiah29 · 15/09/2025 15:54

Thank you @Calliopespa- a very thorough and helpful answer ☺️

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Calliopespa · 15/09/2025 15:20

user1492757084 · 13/09/2025 14:40

Albert Sylvester Edwards ... is the most handsome, is the best to hear aloud and is historically relevant to your family.

I think I agree with this op.

One thing to consider here is you have as a surname a very classic first name (or very near to it: Edward). So, while I like Henry very much, I think you needs something to enliven it: Edward, Henry and Albert are lovely, traditional classics but together its all a bit safe.

I don't like the vowel on vowel of Albert Oscar Edwards: it creates a gulping effect and sounds like an ostrich swallowing an egg whole (like in the cartoons where you see the shape going down that long neck).

I am not a fan of Eric. Sorry, in so far as I know it connotes a relative for you.

Sebastian I think is in a weird place at the moment. It's moved from an unusual name with a certain vibe to a much-used name with a very different vibe.

I'd go for Sylvester. It has meaning for you as a family and makes his full name a little more interesting, while still keeping two nice classic names for everyday use.

SkaneTos · 14/09/2025 23:15

I voted for Albert Eric Edwards. Nice to have the family connection, and I like the name Eric. Or, Sylvester, for the same reasons.

Words · 14/09/2025 03:12

Stanley

AmberFrost · 14/09/2025 01:22

Leon

Alexandrine · 14/09/2025 01:18

If you are going for family names then personally I prefer two - one from each side of the family (unless you are using Mums or Dads name for the middle). Is there another Grandad’s/Great- Grandad’s name from the other side of the family that would work with Eric?

Otherwise I think for balance you should go more classic/timeless for the middle name, since Albert is quite fashionable again at the moment - so Henry is a good shout. Other possibilities might be Thomas, Alexander, William, George etc

GerberasAreMyFavouriteFlowers · 14/09/2025 01:14

Einstein

Bluebay · 14/09/2025 01:10

Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert was actually "Franz August Karl Albert Emanuel". How about one of those? I think Karl goes well.

FeatheryFlorence · 14/09/2025 00:15

William or Charles

Lotsalotsagiggles · 14/09/2025 00:06

Albert Oscar gets my vote, lovely flow and strong

Imenti · 14/09/2025 00:01

Definitely go for one of your family names - realistically middle names are rarely used anyway so it's not that important how it sounds really. More important is the name you do give. 💙

user2848502016 · 13/09/2025 17:40

Lovely name, my grandad was Albert Edward but obviously you can’t use that with your surname.
Love Albert Henry and Albert Eric is nice because of the family connection

Empress13 · 13/09/2025 16:21

I like Albert Henry just make sure you don’t use 2 middle names with initials R and S !

Renamed · 13/09/2025 16:18

Maurice

mummysmagicmedicine · 13/09/2025 16:15

Other suggestions:
Albert James Edwards
Albert Jude Edwards (though will maybe be nicknamed to AJ!)
Albert Thomas Edwards

Birdsongsingingagainandagain · 13/09/2025 15:54

Middle names are great for having something meaningful so I’d go with Sylvester. A bit unusual but honouring relatives.

Cinaferna · 13/09/2025 15:52

Albert Sylvester Edwards is a great name, especially if it has family connections.

Gladysknightjustwalkinmyshoes · 13/09/2025 15:51

Tatlock.

RosesAndHellebores · 13/09/2025 15:03

Your need to be a bit carefule with the initiials and avoid ALE, ATE, ACE.

How about Albert Michael, Albert John, Albert Magnus, Albert Stephen, Albert Nicholas?

Bluelilacbella · 13/09/2025 14:58

Sylvester is such a cool and memorable name. I much prefer it to Albie (which is very overused imo)

user1492757084 · 13/09/2025 14:40

Albert Sylvester Edwards ... is the most handsome, is the best to hear aloud and is historically relevant to your family.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 13/09/2025 12:05

I like Albert Oscar Edwards. Other suggestions.
Albert Louis Edwards
Albert James Edwards
Albert Thomas Edwards
Albert Francis Edwards.
Albert Charles Edwards
Albert Vincent Edwards

Moreteaandchocolate · 13/09/2025 11:31

I love Albert Oscar! Albert Henry and Albert Sebastian are nice too.

Dislike Sylvester.