Edward or Albert?

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So DC2 is definitely another boy. I am terrible with boys names but think we are down to these two and really like both. I am a bit worried Edward is getting really popular but I love Ted as a nickname. Also our surname starts with a W, and although its not as awkward as Edward Woodwood it still feels like a bit of a stumble to say. Albert / Albie would probably be my first choice but DS1 name starts with an A too and I think it nice to have a different initial. Am I over thinking this??? Any thoughts? Thanks!

Oooh, I love both names, and both nicknames.

I think Albie is super lovely though.

I love Edward/ted and like Albie. However, Albert always makes me think of a pierced willy!

Edward wins hands down for me, I love it.

Edward

Edward is much nicer.

Love Edward, lots of possible short versions. Don't like Albert or Albie but think Bertie is cute though.

Ned! I love Ned forEdward.

Edward

Edward is a lovely classic name. Albert will always be uncle Albert from only fools and horses to me.

Edward, nickname Ed.

Bertie/Albie/Teddy all too childish.

Edward

Edward. Albert/Albie is cute when your DD is a little baby but I can't really see it working at 12...

Albert

I work in childcare and Edward is becoming increasingly popular. I would go with Albert-some really good nicknames, bertie & alby are cool!

Edward is dreadfully dull. Ed is worse

Go for Albert - much better

True, Ed is quite dull... but if you must have a nickname for Edward it's surely better than Teddy, which is horribly twee. Still think Edward is a classic though. Edwin is nice too IMHO. Albert is too old-man-fad.

Another vote for Edward ....

Edward would be my preference but it is much more popular.

I love Albert, with the nn Albie but not sure I would be brave enough to use it.

What about Arthur? I love Arthur!

emmylou - you have excellent taste in names - DS1 is an Arthur!
I think Edward is the "safer" option and does have a great choice in nicknames, hadn't thought of Ned but might prefer to Ted. I am a bit worried that it is very popular but thats not necessarily a bad thing I guess. I think Albert is fab but might be a bit too old man, especially already having an Arthur. Might have a look at some Ed-like names, quite like Edgar and Edwin but no sure I am brave enough....

I like Edwin! Unusual but not odd. Quite nice with Arthur too!

neither as these are my names!!! DH vetoed Albert tho so I'll have Edward and you can have Albert

Arthur and Edwin are lovely together.

I think Edwin is much nicer and more interesting than Edward of which I know so many...

Edward.

Edwin is good. There's also Edmund. I like these old English names.