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In Ireland - considering Teddy

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Namelessinseattle · 21/08/2018 21:46

Met a few real life adults with this name in the states, and can see it’s becoming popular in the uk based on name stats, and even 30 babies called teddy in Ireland last year. But- is it mental?

I like Theo and Theodore but dh hates them, neither of us like Edward. He’s concerned that Teddy is a nickname not a name.

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kenandbarbie · 21/08/2018 21:48

Well I would go for Edward as I don't think Teddy is a name either. You'd never have to use the full name except passports etc.

teacuptale · 21/08/2018 21:48

If you like it, go for it. I know a very successful, professional man in his forties called Teddy.

MalachisMum1 · 21/08/2018 22:08

I like Teddy but not sure it would suit a professional man. I would give Theodore as a name with Teddy as a nickname x

DramaAlpaca · 21/08/2018 22:14

I'm also in Ireland. If you don't like Edward or Theodore, Edmund would work too or even Thaddeus but that might be a step too far! Teddy on its own is a bit babyish tbh.

pipilangstrumpf · 21/08/2018 22:35

Teddy as in Bear? Way too cutesy as a proper name. Maybe a nickname whist a toddler.

kenandbarbie · 21/08/2018 22:37

I know someone called Frederick nickname Ted, not sure why!

dinosaurkisses · 21/08/2018 22:38

Also in Ireland.

Guarantee that at least one of your mother’s pals will accuse you of having notions.

AnnieTheAlpaca · 21/08/2018 22:47

What is the relevance to being in Ireland? What am I missing?

I love Teddy but I think it only works for a toddler/young child. Ted would carry better into adulthood, and you could use Teddy too.

PinkAvocado · 21/08/2018 22:49

It is one of my least favourite names for a child and I really dislike it for an adult. It’s far too cutesy and linked to a cuddly toy bear for me to see it as a name in its own right.

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Namelessinseattle · 21/08/2018 22:53

Teddy as in Teddy Roosevelt - president of America, face on Mount Rushmore - that’s why the bear is called a teddy bear. My problem is I know no toddlers with it only grown men. But American men, so defo having notions.

He’s also the second boy so I’m hoping he’ll have a thick skin from the lunatic we already have running around. I have a feeling primary school might be tougher with the name than an office.

Does anyone know what Fr Ted’s official name was? I might just keep working on dh for Theodore.

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Namelessinseattle · 21/08/2018 22:54

Relevance of Ireland is they might vote me off the island for aforementioned notions

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dinosaurkisses · 21/08/2018 22:55

@AnnieTheAlpaca Unusual names are much more uncommon- people tend to stick to solid classics or traditional Irish names.

You won’t find many Ottilies or Woodys for example.

BigBairyHollocks · 21/08/2018 22:56

I am Irish and think you’re having notions about you with that name.Away on and pick something proper.

CassandraLamontaigne · 21/08/2018 22:56

I love it but I think I would have it as a nickname Tbh

PinkAvocado · 21/08/2018 23:00

I think it’s the male equivalent to Dolly in the sense that it’s cute for a child but not a name I’d be happy with as an adult.

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Namelessinseattle · 21/08/2018 23:03

Sigh. I’ll have to do a naming ceremony instead of a baptism to fit in with my new persona. I’m not someone who’s had notions before- I’ve just got new double glazing in white- not triple glazing in sage green.

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RavenWings · 21/08/2018 23:04

Nah, get on yer bike with yer notions. Hup on out of it now.

In all seriousness though it's a childs nickname - if he keeps it as an adult, great, but give him a name that's less toddlery as an option.

GirlfriendInAKorma · 21/08/2018 23:09

Erm... what are notions?!

DramaAlpaca · 21/08/2018 23:11

Notions are a very Irish thing GirlfriendInAKorma (great name, btw)

You wouldn't want anyone to think you had notions Wink

housewifeoflittleitaly · 21/08/2018 23:11

It was just Fr Ted Crilly!

Yes of course you’ll be accused of having notions but so what. Teddy was on my list but I would have kept “Edward” on the BC.

AmabelleOnabike · 21/08/2018 23:13

So, as above, what about Thaddeus, Nn Teddy? After St Jude Thaddeus, patron saint of hopeless cases (among other things I hope). They can't kick you off the island with good saintly attachments like that!

Fwiw I have a very smart, serious and handsome relative by the name of Teddy. Not a child and not cute.mi live his name but his mother did get a lit of stick in the beginning (20 years ago) in the UK!!!!

dinosaurkisses · 21/08/2018 23:13

Notions are having airs, needing to be put back inside your box. It’s not a nice thing to say.

For example- liking to shop at the M&S foodhall instead of Dunnes, or sending your kids to the new Educate Together instead of the National School.

AmabelleOnabike · 21/08/2018 23:14

Lot not lit Of stick!

TamiTayorismyparentingguru · 21/08/2018 23:14

Oh I actually know a Teddy in Ireland - he’s just graduated uni in the last year so must be about 22/23. He is up in the nordy north though so maybe that’s not so bad Grin I actually don’t know anyone who has commented on his name or his parents notions when naming him - but I will admit to being surprised by that - esp as he is part of a fairly traditional/conservative church community!

bookishtartlet · 21/08/2018 23:22

I have a Theodore, known as Teddy. Middle names Thomas James. Irish family but live in Scotland. A few eye brows raised, but I love it and don't regret it at all.

We definitely have notions. I had the audacity to go to University and wear glittery shoes on a daily basis.