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Ned?

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WideOpenSpaces · 14/03/2023 19:54

We are thinking of Ned for our DS2, but I wouldn't want just Ned.
Is the only option Edward really? I don't like Edmund due to the boy in the lion the witch and the wardrobe !

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Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:55

Doesn't it mean Non Educated Delinquent?

Loveyoutomatoes · 14/03/2023 19:56

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:55

Doesn't it mean Non Educated Delinquent?

Was about to say this.
I wouldn't go for Ned, definitely not.

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:56

Surely Edward shortens to Ed? I mean it's not Nedward??

ODFOx · 14/03/2023 20:00

Edward shortens to Ed, Ned and Ted.

It's a good name OP.
Congratulations Flowers

katsue · 14/03/2023 20:01

Ned is definitely short for Edward, there are lots of illogical sounding shortenings around from the days when there was a list of about ten names (may be exaggerating) used for boys. Think John/Jack Henry/Harry.

You could use Edwin if you don't like Edward.

vhungrycaterpillar · 14/03/2023 20:08

Ned just reminds me of Ned Flanders from the simpsons... sorry. Edward is nice though.

Thatsnotmyname2047 · 14/03/2023 20:09

Ned is horrible imo, sorry.

Dartmoorcheffy · 14/03/2023 20:10

Dunno why but it makes me think of a donkey or a horse

jizzlord · 14/03/2023 20:12

Dartmoorcheffy · 14/03/2023 20:10

Dunno why but it makes me think of a donkey or a horse

A neddy is a donkey.

Ned is another name for wasteman

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 20:12

Edward shortens to Ed, Ned and Ted.

How about some more ideas like Jed, Ked or Fed Grin

Dartmoorcheffy · 14/03/2023 20:14

jizzlord · 14/03/2023 20:12

A neddy is a donkey.

Ned is another name for wasteman

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I did think that but wasn't sure if that was just local to Lancashire too.

SirChenjins · 14/03/2023 20:18

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:55

Doesn't it mean Non Educated Delinquent?

This. Neds are usually seen hanging around swing parks at night, smoking weed, smashing glass bottles and making a complete pest of themselves.

keeponrunning85 · 14/03/2023 20:21

We have an Edward shortened to Ned so clearly I love it.

I had never heard the term non-educated delinquent before opening this thread though 😂

BakingBunty · 14/03/2023 20:21

I have a Ned, and it's just... Ned. Don't like the name Edward (still don't) but loved Ned (still do). I know another Ned short for Benedict. We've never had any negative comments but don't live in Scotland!

keeponrunning85 · 14/03/2023 20:21

Also never had any negative comments

userxx · 14/03/2023 20:24

I will be using the name for my new arrival. The 4 legged variety.

junebirthdaygirl · 14/03/2023 20:25

Ned is a great name. Far better than Ted l think. Could be short for Eddie but Edwin is a good call.

Nimbostratus100 · 14/03/2023 20:25

Ned is a fine affectionate nickname, but he does need a more formal name to use when he wants to. If not Edward, then

How about Edison, Edmund, Eden, Edwin, Edgar, Edmondo, Eduardo, Edric,

ourflagmeansdeath · 14/03/2023 21:20

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:56

Surely Edward shortens to Ed? I mean it's not Nedward??

There are a lot of nicknames that are instead rhyming off the obvious nickname. There's a lot of history on this. For example:
Richard - Rick - Dick
William - Will - Bill(y)
Robert - Rob - Bob

mackthepony · 14/03/2023 21:22

I just hear Flanders

user1492757084 · 15/03/2023 05:09

As well as Edward and Edmund there are ...

Benedict
Kennedy
Edgar
Edwin
I like Benedict and Edwin most but why not just use Ned?
One of the funniest films is The Waking of Ned Divine.

maybeinanoter86 · 15/03/2023 05:53

Reddahlias · 14/03/2023 19:55

Doesn't it mean Non Educated Delinquent?

😂😂😂😂

DrMarciaFieldstone · 15/03/2023 05:56

Ned is really awful, sorry

JustMaggie · 15/03/2023 07:23

I like Ned, it's a good name. Ned Flanders on the Simpsons wasn't a bad man. He was kind, thoughtful, helpful and he loved his wives. 😃

Loveyoutomatoes · 15/03/2023 07:27

Now I'm suspecting @Reddahlias @SirChenjins and I are from the same area as our meaning of Ned must be a regional thing 😂 if you ask anyone here, they'll tell you what Ned stands for straight away so deffo must be a regional thing. It's interesting as I didn't know that!