Edward or Miles?

[MissEmily5]

Me and my partner cannot decide between the names Edward nn Eddie or Miles? Our last name begins with M. I’m a teacher so names can be quite tricky for us!
Just would like some general thoughts on the two different names.
Thanks in advance ☺️

Of those two, Miles. But I would prefer Edmund to either.

Edward. I don’t like Miles at all.

Edward is lovely

Miles

Edward. In its entirety.

Edward

Miles

They are both nice but Edward v overused

i much prefer Miles.

Edward

This is random but my parents tossed between those names for my brother. They went with Edward which suits him and gave him lots of nickname/identity changed in his teenage years

I was in love with a Myles throughout secondary school. Love the name. It was a bit out of its lane in the area I grew up, but this made him stand out. That, and he had a beautiful face

Miles or Milo

Edward for me - total classic with some great namesakes which is very timeless (having never left the top 100) so people can't pigeonhole an Edward as to age, background etc. Though I must admit Eddie is my least fave of the Edward nn's - but then one of the other benefits of Edward is the wide variety of nn's/diminutives.

Edward. Lovely classic name! I really don’t like Miles, I do like Milo though.

What a coincidence! :) I love how many nicknames you can get from Edward particularly Eddie which is cheeky and fun. But I also love how Miles is a little unusual and my partner loves the alliteration of the first and surname. Tricky decisions!

Not fond of either, but miles from these two. X

Given your surname is an M then definitely Miles for some alliteration! But I am bias as Miles is a family name but it is very under rated in my opinion. Use Edward as a middle name.

For me it’s Edward by miles! (Sorry)

I dont particularly like either but i would go for Edward as can shorten it to Ted or Eddie or Ed.

I was going to say Miles... until you said your surname begins with M.
I don't really like alliterative names. If it sounds OK, go for it!
Otherwise Edward.

Edward, not a big fan of Miles.

I think they're both lovely names.

Miles was on my list.
Edward was in my list as a middle name (since it's my grandfather's name).

Miles probably is my preference.

I prefer Miles

Edward. Love Eddie. Wish I had used it.

Depends on the surname. Miles Moore sounds silly, but Miles Miller isn't too bad.

I prefer Edward anyway, and Ed, Eddie/Eddy are fine. Teddy is too popular, and Ned is awful