I LOVE the name Edward, but hate Eddie.

[SmilePlease]

Anybody seen/read Twilight?
Gorgeous Robert Pattinson has convinced me it is a really nice name, only issue is 'Eddie' eurgh.

Is it just me or does 'Edward' suddenly really appeal because of the portrayal of the character?

Use Teddy or Ted as a nickname then.

I know an Edward who always get's Ed, never Eddie.

Wasn't actually going to use the name though! I just think it's a really pretty boys name. .

I was actually thinking whilst reading twilight, that I bet nine months down the line Edward is so going to be the top popular boys name isn't it?
Havent seen the film, purely from the book.

what about ned as a shortened name?

Film is brilliant. I read the books not so great.

Smile - boys don't want pretty names!!

My dh is Edward but gets called Ed or Eddie. I just CANNOT call him Edward.

However, in a baby I think it would be the opposite, Edward would be lovely but any shortened versions just strange.

Ok, maybe I'm weird!

I'd use it as a middle name in that case, then it wouldn't get shortened but would still be there.

To be honest - whatever name you choose it may get shortened or varied to other peoples tastes - including the little one and you may not like the alternative version(s) that is created

A friend of mine has Harry - who is known by friends as Hazza.

I was named Rebecca-Jayne - but my parents despised Becky so nicknamed me Becca -(and i also use Beccy and Becs)

if you love Edward go for it - just be prepared that p[eople may shorten it to Ed or Eddie - ask people not too if you really don't like it...

Eddie is a pretty unusual shortening these days, I think