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Edwin or Edgar?

32 replies

Loriycs · 05/08/2008 14:10

Whats the general consensus on these names, and which do you think sounds better?

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Tigerschick · 05/08/2008 14:12

Edwin

clairebear88 · 05/08/2008 14:13

Hi

I prefer Edward than these two names im afraid

noddyholder · 05/08/2008 14:14

edgar

Rhubarb · 05/08/2008 14:14

You are kidding right?

MrsJamin · 05/08/2008 14:14

I like these two but I rather like Edmund too (DH vetoed on it thought!)

Celery · 05/08/2008 14:14

There is also Edmund.

WendyWeber · 05/08/2008 14:15

Neither (sorry)

noddyholder · 05/08/2008 14:16

its my middle name so i would say that!

Ellbell · 05/08/2008 14:17

I like Edmund or Edward more than these two. Of the two, I think I prefer Edwin, but that might be because my mum had a cousin called Edgar but everyone pronounced it Egger.

FranSanDisco · 05/08/2008 14:26

I prefer Edwin of the two. My old Head was called Edgar XXXXX so reminds me of a strict bald bloke

Cies · 05/08/2008 15:05

Out of the two I prefer Edwin, although I think Edward and Edmund are nicer.

Cies · 05/08/2008 15:05

Out of the two I prefer Edwin, although I think Edward and Edmund are nicer.

frazzledoldbag34 · 05/08/2008 15:54

Edmund - nice

or Edward is nice too.

Edgar sounds malicous and sneaky to me (sorry, not sure why!)
Edwin sounds a bit wimpy. Again sorry can't tell you why, it just does.

Eddie then?

EffiePerine · 05/08/2008 15:55

I like Edwin. Also Edmund. Not Edgar for some reason.

TwoBigNorks · 05/08/2008 18:13

Edward

norkmaiden · 05/08/2008 18:14

Edwin

(or Edward)

Anna8888 · 05/08/2008 18:15

Edward is lovely.

Edgar is pretentious and pretty but bearable.

Edmund is pretentious and ugly.

Edwin is silly.

pointydog · 05/08/2008 18:21

Are you joking?? Edwin, if a choice is necessary. You could say it's after Edwyn Collins to add some cool. But it's a bit girly.

flack · 05/08/2008 18:43

I love Edgar, fantastic name imho. Don't warm to Edwin (thinking Edwina Currie).

BellaBear · 05/08/2008 18:46

Love Edgar, reminds me of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City where the twins are named Anna and Edgar.

I've taught a lovely (and very cool!) Edwin, as well. Stands out without being silly.

bessmum · 05/08/2008 18:51

Edmund

Elkat · 05/08/2008 19:23

Ah, well think I must be a lone voice who really like the name Edwin. Think it is nice but without the over popularity of Edward. Given that the child is likely to be an Ed or Ted or whatever anyway... I really like Edwin (but had lots of cool reactions when we considered it with DD2).

noddyholder · 05/08/2008 20:18

malicious and sneaky how very dare you!

moondog · 05/08/2008 20:19

Edwin is great. I've knownsome lovely Edwins.
Edgar was name of horrid boy in Famous Five books and therefore a no no.

Hulababy · 05/08/2008 20:20

I much prefer Edward