Edmund or Euan

[babyledweaner]

DS1 is called Aiden. My DH really likes the name Edmund for DS2, who is due in a couple of months. However, despite good associations (Blackadder, Hillary, etc) and the fact I like Ed as an abbreviation, Edmund sounds really posh to me, which puts me off. I much prefer Euan as a name.

So... could I have advice on:

1. Whether I'm right in thinking Edmund sounds posh

2. Whether it would be odd to have an Aiden and an Edmund (who potentially might want to be called Aid and Ed)

3. Whether Aiden plus Euan sounds too Irish (I love Irish names, but neither DH or I have any Irish blood)

Thank you!

I don't think it's too posh at all. It sounds more Olde Englishe than Edward maybe.

Euan is lovely too though.

Euan

Edmund - gets Ted for short - we love it!!!

Edmund- we nearly had an Edmund

Jane Austen said this of the name Edmund (in Mansfield Park) - " It is a name of heroism and renown -- of kings, princes, and knights; and seems to breathe the spirit of chivalry and warm affections"

Edmund - not that posh, goes better with Aidan and I agree with whoever said Euan sounds weedier!

Why thank you so much for that DandyDan - what a wonderful quote!

Euan!

Don't agree with it sounding weedy at all, IMO Edmund is a weedier name than Euan.

Could say I am biased as DP is a Euan and he is a big strong outdoorsy type. Though I liked the name Euan long before he came along :)

I love that quote DandyDan.

I haven't been on here for a few days, and DH and I had nearly ruled out Edmund in the meantime, but I'm now having a rethink seeing all these comments. Still lots of time to decide...

Thanks for all the input

Another vote for Edmund. Goes well with Aiden.

Love the name Edmund. I have two friends with this name, they go by Ted and Ed. Neither are posh.