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Teddy as a standalone?

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Marrilou · 11/11/2020 19:16

Hi would appreciate people's opinions on this; I posted on here about my previous son's name and some of the comments really helped me make my mind up! I'm currently pregnant with what I'm pretty sure is another son. I love the name Teddy, it's currently my favourite boy's name, but I'm not sure whether to have it as a standalone or short for Edward? I don't love the name Edward but am just wondering if it'll give him more versatility with his name as he gets older. I know Teddy can be short for other names such as Theodore, but Edward is the one I like most, albeit not all that much. Would you go just for Teddy or make Teddy a nickname for Edward?

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Changethetoner · 13/11/2020 20:40

Teddy is a soft cuddly toy bear. He isn't a 37yr old accountant.

VenusClapTrap · 13/11/2020 20:51

Ted or Edward. Give him the option of a serious name.

BackforGood · 13/11/2020 22:49

You say "Teddy" and everyone will picture a soft toy.
Not a boy.
Not a man.
Not a teenager.
Not a builder nor a Police Officer nor an office manager.
Awful.

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