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At last I have thought of another boys name I like!

36 replies

Eleta · 05/08/2008 18:19

If you have read any of my other threads, you will know that the only name DH and I agree on for a boy is Harry and although it is a fine name (if a little popular at the mo) I have doubts because of family reasons.

The only other name I have like is Dexter and I just don't know if I'm brave enough to use it. For every 1 person that likes the name I seem to find 5 that hate it.

I guess really I am probaby more comfortable with more traditional names.

Now I have had a thought today about using Edward. I have allways discounted because I don't like Eddy but how about if I shorten to Ted or Teddy when he is little?
What do you think?

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DorrisMcWhirter · 05/08/2008 20:15

Love the name Edward.
Agree that Edward Dexter sounds good too
Also taught a Ned whose 'real' name was Edward. I like Ned as a shortened version, it's a bit different! Ted / Teddy also great though!

Eleta · 05/08/2008 20:12

ooo, I'm glad there is such a positive response. I'm really likeing it! I also like Ned but surname begins with N so not sure it sounds right.

Just got to convince DH later.

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FranSanDisco · 05/08/2008 19:49

Edward is nice, as is Harry. I love Dexter but want it for my dog

CuckooClockWorkShy · 05/08/2008 19:45

I like Ted and Edward. Not Eddie though!

MakemineaGandT · 05/08/2008 19:41

Love Edward! (or Harry)

HATE Dexter though!

Hulababy · 05/08/2008 19:37

I like the name Edward too, and like Op not keen on Ed/Eddy as nn. I actually love the nn Ned best, but Ted is good too.

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pollyanna · 05/08/2008 19:14

my 16week old is Edward - i love it - can be shortened to Ted,. Teddy or Ned.

TwoBigNorks · 05/08/2008 19:08

edward dexter is nice too!

TwoBigNorks · 05/08/2008 19:08

love it

SJLTM · 05/08/2008 18:51

I like Edward, love Teddy when little, also what about Bear Gryls from Born Survivor.....he is Edward, bear is cute .