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Is Edward a nice name?

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Isitmeorisither · 01/07/2010 20:22

We already have a ds called Joseph.

Can anyone think of another name that is classic but not overly popular?

We want something that will stand the test of time, not something particularly modern.

We were thinking Edward, Eddie for nick name.

We also love Matthew but our last name starts with an M so really sounds awful. Any ideas?

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fedupwithdeployment · 01/07/2010 22:56

My friend has a William (Will) and a new Edward. I used to have a teddy called Edward, but other than that I like them and have nothing against them!

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Isitmeorisither · 01/07/2010 22:46

Thomas is nice too. So may lovely boys names!

Not keen on Samuel, again I don't know why.

Dylan is lovely but quite popular in this area, not that that's a particularly bad thing really.

Adam is great too, very timeless.

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coffeefestival · 01/07/2010 22:32

How about

Aaron
Luke
Ethan
Alexander
Noah
Nicholas
Aidan
Dylan
Thomas
Samuel
Elias
Adam
G eorge
Henry
Peter
Edwin
Zachary
Saul
Charles
Nathaniel
Evan
Luke
Gregory

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Isitmeorisither · 01/07/2010 21:55

Doracus??? Oh dear my luv .

Clearly it's me who has issues regarding Edmund's not the name itself!

I have to say I don't mind people being critical about mu name choices either. In
fact when

I told my sister I was calling ds1 Joseph she desperately tried to talk me out of it,

saying it sounded like an old wrinkley sheep farmer's name

but I went with it anyway and I still love it.

Names are so subject to times aswell. One bad Edward on EastEnders and suddenly everyone hates it!

Ahhh all good fun really!

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coffeefestival · 01/07/2010 21:55

Edward is a very nice name.

Lotkinsgonecurly · 01/07/2010 21:53

How about Fred / Freddie. Could either be from Alfred or Frederick or simply Fred.

We too have a Joseph, what a fab name !

MaryMungo · 01/07/2010 21:47

My dear, we all come into Baby Names at our own peril. As someone who spent 20 minutes once seriously considering Dorcas Louise as a viable DD option before coming to my senses, I appreciate all the outspoken ladies here

MrsJohnDeere · 01/07/2010 21:27

Edward and William both excellent choices.

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Isitmeorisither · 01/07/2010 21:25

Oh God I am sorry .

Like I said my feelings towards the name are completely unfounded!

I really don't know why I feel that way because I have never even met and Edmund

and as far as I know I have never met a serial killer either!

Thank you for seeing the funny side of my clumsy comment!

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MaryMungo · 01/07/2010 21:22

LOL! Edmund is DS2. Not showing any Dexter-like tendencies at 1.5 and he's mostly Eddy anyways

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Isitmeorisither · 01/07/2010 21:18

So the Twilight thing shouldn't put me off then no?

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Isitmeorisither · 01/07/2010 21:17

I adore Stefan, always have but dh says 'no bloody way!'

Steven is Joseph's (ds1) middle name so that's not an option.

DH's name is David so that's out.

Andrew not my cup of tea but a perfectly nice name.

I just can't seem to decide now, most of the names I like are already in my family it seems!

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VintageGardenia · 01/07/2010 21:16

Edward is a brilliant name, you cannot go wrong with Edward. Edward is also bigger than Twilight.

(I actually think Matt Markham sounds good too though.)

Pootles2010 · 01/07/2010 21:14

Love Edward. Don't worry about twilight nonsense, will all have blown over in a year or two.

I wanted to call our son Edward but oh wouldn't let me (he is bvu).

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Isitmeorisither · 01/07/2010 21:13

See Edmund to me sounds like a serial killer's name and I can't think why but whenever

I hear the name I feel a bit scared like I should check under the bed and lock my door .

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ballstoit · 01/07/2010 21:12

I'm not a fan of Edward but love Eddie or Ned. Andrew or David? Both quite classic and have just checked with older DC and they dont know any, and nor do I of younger DC age. Or Steven/Stefan?

MaryMungo · 01/07/2010 21:10

Don't forget Edmund!

Jaquelinehyde · 01/07/2010 21:10

My nephew is an Edward, I think it is a great name.

SoriaMoria · 01/07/2010 21:09

Lovely name. Shortened to Ed, Eddie or Ned. I love traditional names, will sound great with your surname.

LizzyLOU · 01/07/2010 21:07

Love Edward and Teddy , but wouldn't have gone with our surname, Daniel is one of my brother's names, love it.
DS2 is Benedict (Benny) and I love that name (love DS1's too but it is deemed a bit too ubiqitous by MN although not many round here)

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Isitmeorisither · 01/07/2010 21:02

Oh no one of my friend's just said something about someone in Twilight being called Edward??

Do you think everyone will make that connection as he's growing up?

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Remotew · 01/07/2010 20:59

I like it. Ed is fine for short.

Like Joseph too, shortened to Joe, was just thinking what a cool name 'Joe Cole' is recently.

orienteerer · 01/07/2010 20:56

Yes, definitely.

HappySeven · 01/07/2010 20:56

I like it. I know a 35 year old Edward who's been known as Ned and is now Ed or Eddie. All great names.