A brother for Edward

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We have just found out that we're expecting a second boy. DS1 is Edward Patrick.

The middle name for DS2 is likely to be John (a family name on both sides - Patrick was also chosen for a family member). However, we're completely stuck for first names.

DH doesn't like 'old man' names like Arthur or Stanley, or anything that sounds too pretentious/try-hard. I don't really like surnames as first names, and would like to avoid names in the top 20 if possible. We'd like something classic/timeless but not too popular, ideally a full name which has some options for shortening.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you very much.

Also Guy

I have an Edward who we call Ted for short.
My second son was very nearly William until we realised we would have our own Bill and Ted. Went With Alexander instead

What's wrong with Will and Ted?

I was going to suggest John or Jonathan for first name. Edwards I know have brothers called Robert and Magnus. Or how about James?

Thomas
William
Nicholas
Alexander

Timothy

What about

Frederick
Hugo
Lawrence
Albert
Gabriel
Alfred
Jason
Louis
Ronald
Caleb
Sebastian
Leon
Evan
Stephen
Walter
Jeremy
Luke

Barnaby John
Benjamin John
Henry John
William John
Oscar John
Tobias John

I had to reply to this thread!
Our eldest son is Edward.

Our second son is Arthur John!

So sorry your dh doesn't like Arthur. (We've found it to be a good name and I think it is more 'fun' than "Edward" as he can be Art or Artie although we don't use either of them!)

Along with others, I think John is a great choice for a first name. It is so much nicer than 'Jack' that was so popular 10 years ago.

FWIW We're not having any more children but if we had a third son I would argue for either Adam or Theo. If you don't like those, how about Francis (can be Frank)?

The one I know has a brother Benjamin.

I think James goes well with Edward. James John doesn't go brilliantly though.