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Baby names

Find baby name inspiration and advice on the Mumsnet Baby Names forum.

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Teddy

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mum2bemay22 · 12/12/2017 10:32

I absolutely love the name Teddy and it's a strong contender for our baby boy due in May but I really don't like Theodore and I can't have Edward as it's my brother in laws name. Is Teddy a name that can be used just by itself? Others opinions would be great!

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BiscuitTinClarabel · 12/12/2017 10:34

How about Edmund? Personally think Teddy is a lovely name but would want a more serious name as a back up.

MaroonPencil · 12/12/2017 10:36

I love Teddy but I do think you need a longer name. I wanted to use it but DH didn't like Edward and I wasn't that keen on Theodore - I didn't think of Edmund, but DH probably wouldn't have gone for that.

BiscuitTinClarabel · 12/12/2017 10:36

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mum2bemay22 · 12/12/2017 10:36

Yes that's my concern too, I'm not a huge fan of Edmond. If we went with Teddy I think we would use Ted later on! It's so hard!!

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crumpet · 12/12/2017 10:39

Why can’t you have Edward? It won’t be used day to day, and is there as a back up or for use in future years. Not keen on Teddy as a given name, Ted if you must, with Teddy as nn.

ShizzleYoDrizzle · 12/12/2017 10:41

I think Teddy is too babyish for a grown man. He may of course love being a 50 year old Teddy but there's a chance he won't. Give him an Ed name, Edward, Edgar, Edmund.

SoupDragon · 12/12/2017 10:42

I don't like names like Teddy as the actual name because you're naming an adult. Fine as a chosen nickname but, for me, not as a full name.

Google isn't helping, it's given Edwin Edison or Edmund amongst some odder ones.

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mum2bemay22 · 12/12/2017 10:42

Just feel a bit odd giving my son the name Edward when my sister is married to an Edward and they have had a little boy and again, Edward is his middle name. I agree that perhaps a longer name may be better for his adult years but then again there are Ted's and Teddy's out there who have always been known as that e.g Teddy Sheringham lol

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IVflytrap · 12/12/2017 10:47

Thaddeus.

Fatso1978 · 12/12/2017 10:54

Teddy? Latest name fad from the US I suppose. Why would you name your child after a stuffed toy?

FartnissEverbeans · 12/12/2017 10:57

Why would you name your child after a stuffed toy?

The stuffed toy is named after Theodore Roosevelt

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mum2bemay22 · 12/12/2017 10:58

When I think of the name Teddy I definitely don't think of a stuffed toy (genuinely). I think of an old mans name 'Ted' and I think it's a lovely name in this day and age too. It's better in my opinion than the likes of 'Junior' etc but that's just me! I only wanted to see what people thought about a longer name for me then to shorten it not for it to be criticised as I believe it's entirely personal choice what you would like to call your child ☺️

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DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 12/12/2017 11:01

If BIL is known by his full name or even Ed I don't see why you can't use Edward and choose Teddy as your son's everyday name.
BIL and DSis would probably consider it a compliment.

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mum2bemay22 · 12/12/2017 11:02

Yes you're right they definitely would see it as a compliment lol!! I may consider Edward. My husband likes Teddy on its own at the moment and some colleagues at his work say they know a few Teddys that have just been Teddy so that reassures me it's not too crazy!

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Chaosofcalm · 12/12/2017 11:04

Can you imagine Teddy will you take this women to be your wife? Or Teddy we would like to offer you the job? Or another other adult situation?

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mum2bemay22 · 12/12/2017 11:05

But you can totally say that about so many names in this day and age can't you. Chaosofcalm

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Unicornwhiskers · 12/12/2017 11:20

I would go with Ted as it’s more ‘grown up’ but call him Teddy.

GiveMeTheTeaAndNobodyGetsHurt · 12/12/2017 11:21

How about Edwin as a full name?

moggle · 12/12/2017 11:22

It'll naturally shorten to Ted though by the time he gets to marriageable age I'm sure!
Edwin is another option.
But in this situation i would go for Edward and introduce him as Teddy.
Love Ted and I know a few plus a couple of Teddies. Theodores and Edwards, but one Ted is actually Thomas Edward D-surname. so has the initials T.E.D, we all thought it was a bit random at the time but no-one bats an eyelid now!

Fatso1978 · 12/12/2017 11:23

But she isn't calling the child Theodore. So it isn't being used because of a famous person.

I am entitled to my own opinion. If you don't like it, don't post on a public forum.

Chaosofcalm · 12/12/2017 11:25

Yep you can. That is why I would apply the question to any name.

FartnissEverbeans · 12/12/2017 11:33

*But she isn't calling the child Theodore. So it isn't being used because of a famous person.

I am entitled to my own opinion. If you don't like it, don't post on a public forum*

I don't care what your opinion is. I think you're taking an innocuous comment quite personally.

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mum2bemay22 · 12/12/2017 11:35

But I'm also not calling my child after a stuffed toy which is what you originally said. I've posted on here for ideas of a longer name like I previously said not to be criticised!

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mum2bemay22 · 12/12/2017 11:36

My nephew is Thomas Edward, good way of getting Ted though with the initials I suppose. My surname starts with W. The more I say Teddy the more it grows on me just as Teddy!

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Frustratedboarder · 12/12/2017 11:37

Just name him Tedd and you guys can call him Teddy Easy!

My grandpa's name was Ted, not at all 'babyish'

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