Is it boring?

[SJStrumFan]

Edward?

I absolutely love the name. I don't know of any below 50. Also love Eddie, Ned, Woody nn's. DH is worried it's a bit boring, what do you think?

Bit boring but nice name.

@CakeRattleandRoll

Love it. Have one!

Interesting that although popular in UK, it is far less so in USA, Australia, etc. Whereas other 'classic' (and potentially 'boring') names like Thomas, William, James, etc are popular throughout much of English speaking world.

It's not popular in all of the UK though. While England and Scotland have quite similar lists of popular names, there are some differences. Edward is one of the names which have quite a difference in rankings.

OP, I don't think it's boring. I think it's a nice name and has some nickname options too.

Im a teacher there are quite a few around
Some Edward the odd Eddie and a few Teddy's

4 generations in my family who use varying nns! Aged between toddler and late 80s! It’s very a strong name that works for all ages!

Lovely. It is popular though, a lot of people are using it to shorten it to Ted/Teddy.

@LadyFelsham

Have I missed something? What the hell is an exciting name?

Thiago, Ezekiel, Buzz, Zephyr, Binx, Soren, Quartz, Wray, Elio, Yanai?

Of the classics, Edward is much the least boring, OP. (And I vote for Ned.)

I have a 28 year old Edward. He's known as Ed. I still think it's a lovely name. Never got tired of it.

Extremely boring to me yes. Boring, plain and “sharp/ brittle ” sounding

It's not boring at all to me

It's a strong classic. I do get a bit bored of some of the fast rising trendy names but Edward has stood test of time. Great choice.

Love it but be careful with Ned, has different connotations in Scotland

I love it! I know an Ed, a Ned, two Eddie’s, all under 50. They are all really nice chaps.

It’s an ok name but not one I could get enthused about — yes a bit staid and boring along with Archibald, Arthur and Albert

Of all the classic names, it's one of the ones I like the least. It is quite boring, I also don't like Eddie - sounds brash - or Ed really.

Put it this way, I think Prince Edward really suits his name

Something like Thomas/Tom sounds so much nicer, cool short form, just friendlier.