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Teddy

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HappyNewYear2012 · 16/12/2011 18:21

Hi,

My partner and I are thinking of naming our baby boy Teddy who is due in March. We both like it (obviously!) but I'm just a little concerned we may potentially be giving him a name that he may get teased about though?

I would very much appreciate a few more opinions if you have a view on this.

Thanks everyone! x

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noddyholder · 16/12/2011 18:23

I know a couple one about 3 and a 19yr old. I love it. I don't know about the little one but the older boy is lovely clever lots of friends and no bullying afaik.

pinkhebe · 16/12/2011 18:24

I know a Ted, I don't know if it's a nn or not though. Very popular boy

LynetteScavo · 16/12/2011 18:25

Almost all names get shorted, so he will end up being called Ted.

I am a traditionalist, so would go for Edward or Theodore on birth certificate, but that's just me.

I know a couple of Edwards known as Teddy. They are not teased, but are called Teddy bear by friends and family.

LaFilleSurLePont · 16/12/2011 19:47

Fine for a baby/toddler,but utterly ridiculous on a teenager/man,and sounds silly on a school age child imho.

I'd put Edward or similar on the bc so he isn't stuck with 'Teddy' when he's an adult.

LaFilleSurLePont · 16/12/2011 19:48

Though I suppose he could be Ted.

missmiss · 16/12/2011 19:48

I love it but like the posters above, I'd put Edward, Edmund or Theodore on the BC.

maydaychild · 16/12/2011 20:20

I have an Edwin
His nickname is Ed or Eddy or just to me Eddy Bear!!

DaisySteiner · 16/12/2011 20:24

I have a Theodore, called Teddy when a baby, now known as Ted. I love the name!

MarkStretch · 16/12/2011 20:26

Love love love it, want it for mine (if it's a boy) but DH won't let me Sad

oikopolis · 16/12/2011 20:53

Put Edward (or another full name) on the birth cert. Teddy is a nickname and a cutesy one at that, and he should have a choice about whether he wants to use a nn or not.

hohohoshedittant · 16/12/2011 21:01

I'd go for a 'proper' name on the birth certificate as well, Teddy just doesn't sound like a proper name to me.

smartyparts · 16/12/2011 21:02

I love it!

I may (or may not) have one.

goingtoofast · 16/12/2011 21:03

I know someone who named her son Teddy. SHe now wishes he had a more grown up alternative....

smartyparts · 16/12/2011 21:06

Actually, I like Ted, not really Teddy.

tammytoby · 16/12/2011 22:38

Teddy WILL get teased with Teddy Bear - that is inevitable imo.

I would put Edward or Theodore on the BC and give your ds the option of what nickname her prefers a she grows up.

KitchenandJumble · 17/12/2011 04:51

I love Teddy as a nickname for a little boy. Very sweet. But I personally would never use it as an official, legal name. Theodore is a wonderful name, as is Edward.

I don't understand the currently popular impulse to use nicknames as legal names. It reminds me of the hillbilly American tradition of names like Billy Bob or Joe Don. Of course, people can do what they like, live and let live and all that. But this trend is not one I really understand.

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HappyNewYear2012 · 18/12/2011 15:04

Thanks for all your opinions in answer to my Teddy question. I really appreciated all your views and I'm going to take some time re-reading them and considering carefully all your various comments, particularly about nicknames vs more formal name on bc etc. Normally I'm a pretty decisive person but I have to say I think choosing the name for our baby/a future person feels like one of the most difficult things I've ever had to do in my life...! My partner still favours Teddy... I think I need some time to sleep on it, but thanks again everyone x

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lotspot · 19/12/2011 19:30

I know a Teddy - he's probably around 23-24? Doesn't seem cutesy, inappropriate or babyish - its just his name!! No idea if its just a nickname or his 'real' name but never felt a need to ask either - if Teddy's what you like I'd say go for it!

MudAndGlitter · 19/12/2011 19:31

Love it!

muffinino82 · 19/12/2011 20:42

Lovely nickname but I would use Edmund, Edward, Edwin or Theodore on the BC Smile

sleepdodger · 20/12/2011 20:00

I heart Teddy, and would have loved to call DS Teddy, but my only sibling is bloody Edward and we 'couldnt' use it Xmas Hmm
Now my friend has a teddy & I'm jealous Xmas Blush I love ds name, but its just not the same!!!
you could always call him Edward and go for Teddy, Woody etc?
congrats btw

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HappyNewYear2012 · 21/12/2011 18:46

Hello, Just unexpectedly discovered some more replies to my Teddy post. Very interesting.... Great to know a lot of people like the name Teddy. Thanks again everyone for your views and have a great Christmas xx

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AnotherMincepie · 21/12/2011 19:09

I like Edward and Theodore, and Ted is OK as nickname. Teddy just makes me think of Teddy Bears though (yes, I know it was a human name first but all the same...)

DessieLou · 22/12/2011 13:43

I love Ted/Teddy and it's on our list but we would name him Edward to give grown up Teddy options. Let us know what you decide!

pranma · 22/12/2011 14:35

My dgs is Edward known as Ted or sometimes Teddyedward!he is 2 and it really suits him :)