Edward, Francis or Nicholas?

[Jen02041994]

For upcoming DS. We will most likely shorten to Ted, Frank and Nick respectively. Middle name will be Peter. Which do people on here prefer? Thanks

My favourite from your list is definitely Nicholas

Edward

Edward. I really dislike the other two

My OH is a Francis, I hated his name when I first met him. He gets called Francie rather thank Franky/Frankie

Nicholas and Francis are great. Edward/Ted/Teddy are too popular.

I love Nicholas but not keen on Nick.

Don’t like Francis but love Frank.

Edward - i chose it as can use Ed, Eddie, Ted, Teddy or Edward. So several versions of the name - most of which I liked.
It was no 80 in the charts when we chose it but is much more popular now!

1. Francis
2. Nicholas
3. Edward

But all good names.

Alpha male....?!

I like all three names. Which is not helpful I know!

Edward. Francis is an old man or woman to me and Nicholas is a middle aged man who goes by Nick.

I have a teenage Edward know as Ted that used to be known as Teddy as a youngster. I know an Edward nicknamed Ned too. I felt it was versatile and allowed for a grown up name when needed.

Edward

Edward is still quite common and Ted is especially so. (I am a teacher and have small children) Plus I hate Ted. I like Francis, but not Frank. I like Nicholas and Nick, so Nick!

What great names! I love Peter too.

I agree 100% with you @Jen02041994 on names you would put in the 'wet' category.

For my money, the choice would be between Francis or Nicholas.
It's hard to choose. I don't think you could go wrong with either one. Maybe Nicholas has the edge? I love the NN Nick, and also Nicky.
But I also love Francis, and Frank and Frankie...

I wouldn't be out off by 'knickerless'. Some NNs are used as terms of endearment. Certainly the NN 'knickers' was used affectionately for the Nicola-s I went to school with.

Edward is really lovely.

Nicholas is my least favourite boys name ever. I can't bear it. Sounds impossibly prim.

Two of these with the abbreviations are my sons' names. But I won't tell you which. Obviously I think you have excellent taste.

I know alot of Edwards born recently and whilst I quite like Ted, with all the Theodore's nn Ted /Teddy too I would personally avoid

I like Francis alot, but dislike Frank

Love Nicholas. I only know one whose a toddler, he goes by Nicky which is cute on him at this age

My order of preference
Edward
Nicholas
Francis
I know Francis is a boys name but to me it just sounds too femine 😕

I like Nicholas and Edward. Whenever I hear Francis I think of Deadpool, sorry 🙈

None of them honestly. But if I had to pick, Nicholas is the best of them.

love Edward and Francis

Nicholas is the best, I think. I know of a little Nicholas (under 5) and he really suits his name. He doesn’t get Nick, but probably will when older.

Nicholas. Francis as a middle name.

Did you make a decision @Jen02041994

Edward definitely not a fan of the other two.