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Can't make up our mind - Edward or Cameron?

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Bubbaluv · 18/02/2009 15:05

Or something else??
We already have a Leo and DS2 is due in April. He has been nominally named Edward (Ed/Teddy/Eddie etc) for a while now, but now we're not too sure.
Any thoughts/opinions would be gatefully received.
We are Australian, so cultural significance is irrelevant as far as I can see.
Robert would be middle name regardless of first name.

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MumHadEnough · 18/02/2009 22:33

My husband is Edward and my son is Cameron, so Edward just seems like an older name to me iykwim.

Very to at it being described as chavvy. Its an old traditional Scottish name.

WaitingforaSproglettoFall · 18/02/2009 22:34

Edward! But them I'm married to one so maybe a little bias

Clary · 18/02/2009 22:43

I like Edward.

I know a few of both names but Edward is more old-fashioned which is more my style (but, y'know, not necessarily yours...)

lol @ good dog. I call poor DD both the boys' names

Timeisablindguide · 18/02/2009 22:46

Both are lovely names - Cameron isn't chavvy to me either! It's a lovely name!
I'd probably go for Cameron out of the 2.
How about James Robert if you wanted an alternative? I also like Alastair Robert that was suggested by another poster.

WundaWuman · 18/02/2009 22:48

Edward definately, I like Teddy but I also once met a little boy called Eddie who was soooo cute so i like that too.

Leo9 · 18/02/2009 23:02

Round here I'm afraid Cameron is one of the chavvy names!

Definitely go for Edward - it is one of the absolute best boy's names, I love love it...and I think Leo and Edward sound really lovely together, funnily enough a friend from my ante natal days has a 7 yr old called Leo Edward so the names obviously go together

Weegiemum · 19/02/2009 08:35

I'd go for Cameron, but then I live in Scotland and it is a reasonably well known but not too common name.

Edward just seems to "old-mannish" to me

Cameron Robert - lovely!

fizzpops · 19/02/2009 08:37

I like Edward but I think Cameron goes better with Leo.

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Bubbaluv · 19/02/2009 08:57

Hmm, I guess I don't really have to worry too much about Chav factor as DS2 is likely to grow up in Sydney where old Scottish names certainly don't carry negative conotations (Wayne, Shane, Darren and made-up type names are the types to be avoided there).
James is, like Alistair, taken in our family so not an option.
Can I ask where people are where there is a chav association with Cameron?

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pointydog · 19/02/2009 09:00

I love Ed and Eddie (not too keen on Edward, very formal). Great boy names. Stick with it.

broguemum · 19/02/2009 09:08

I am baffled by the chavvy association with Cameron. Um, why? Can you enlighten me? Cameron is a very old Scottish name.

evamummy · 19/02/2009 09:16

To my ears, Edward is a more elegant, classic name, whereas Cameron just sounds more 'modern' and 'common', don't know why I feel that way though...

pointydog · 19/02/2009 09:21

Just a guess, but I think Cameron has very different connotations in England compared to Scotland

random · 19/02/2009 09:25

I cant imagine why Cameron would be considered 'chavvy' I think its a lovely name ...Edward is an old mans name imo

mazzystartled · 19/02/2009 09:28

love Edward
Eddie is a fab name
would have used it but it's my former boss's name and he would definitely have thought it was a tribute
Cameron is nice too.

mazzystartled · 19/02/2009 09:28

love Edward
Eddie is a fab name
would have used it but it's my former boss's name and he would definitely have thought it was a tribute
Cameron is nice too.

broguemum · 19/02/2009 09:39

I think Cameron Diaz has a lot to answer for!!! I know someone whose DS was born abroad being rather surprised when one of the doctors in the hospital where he was born expressed shock that a boy would be called Cameron.

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Bubbaluv · 19/02/2009 11:04

The chav thing is odd (I can never get my head around why some things are chavvy in some areas and not others) but the idea of Cameron as a "new" name is what surprises me most I think. Surely it's as old as the hills (or highlands as the case may be)?
I guess I would have put it in the same category as Angus, Lachlan, Hamish etc.
I agree Ms. Diaz, or her parents if it's her real name, have a lot to answer for!

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HollyGoHeavily · 19/02/2009 12:08

If you are Scottish then Cameron is a lovely solid traditional boys name.

Where I am in Manchester all the Camerons I come into contact with are under 5 and wearing a dress. Not a 'chavvy' name at all (god, I hate that expression) just very popular for little girls.

I guess it depends if that bothers you or not - if it does I would blame Cameron Diaz

dinkymum · 19/02/2009 21:42

Edward

noddyholder · 19/02/2009 21:43

ed

LadyMetroland · 19/02/2009 23:01

It's true: In England, Cameron has different connotations, esp when used on girls. In Scotland it's seen as an old name, and is associated with tradition and strength.

As you're in Australia, I suppose none of this matters!

I really like it btw.

piscesmoon · 19/02/2009 23:16

Edward

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Bubbaluv · 20/02/2009 08:28

I do get it with girls. I think any blatant celeb copying name trend tends to look a bit chav (for want of a better word).
You would think it would be Aus where the historical relevance of a name would be lost not England.
Do other Scottish names have the same problem here, or is it just the Diaz factor that has brought Cameron down?

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piscesmoon · 20/02/2009 08:41

The fact that Cameron means 'crooked nose' would put me off! (at least that is the meaning in my book)