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Is it cruel to call a child 'Teddy'?

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crumpette · 03/09/2009 10:48

Just wondering.. if named DS 'Theodore' would it be unbearably mean and bordering on child abuse to call him 'Teddy'?
thanks in advance for any sane outlook provided

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crumpette · 03/09/2009 12:25

glad some Teddies are in existence and not suffering as a result!

I still think it's really cute, bound to be vetoed by DP though.. can't have Edward as already in use by family member.. argh..

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RumourOfAHurricane · 03/09/2009 12:27

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cheesesarnie · 03/09/2009 12:28

i love it.

MamaLazarou · 03/09/2009 18:34

Teddy is a brilliant name, as is Ted.

I would personally go with Theodore or Edward and then shorten it, therefore giving the child a more grown-up alternative to choose when they get older. But then I'm a bit old-fashioned about nicknames-as-names.

The only trouble would be if there were two Teds in one class: one big, one little

scottishmummy · 03/09/2009 18:43

theodore is really nice.teddy too cutsey wutsey.nice at 5 awful at 45

jellybeans · 03/09/2009 20:09

Theo or Ted much better.

SouthernMeerkat · 03/09/2009 20:33

We have a Theodore, known as Theo, and I did actually worry about him being called Teddy, as I think it's ok as a child, but not as a grown up. Having said that, a friend of mine has a (christened) Teddy, called Ted or Teddy, and it really suits him.

Babieseverywhere · 03/09/2009 21:28

I have an Edward and he is sometimes Teddy and I think it really suits him

Sycamoretree · 03/09/2009 21:33

For several reasons, and for two posters i KNEW would turn up on this thread, I have to post to say how adorable Teddy is.

Cute on a toddler, fun for a little boy, and warm, dependable and noble as Ted when older in life.

angrypixie · 03/09/2009 21:42

I have a Teddy who is 19 months and adorable. We do sometimes call him Ted and I'm sure we will do so more as he gets older.

It's a cool name.

lumnag · 03/09/2009 21:47

Theodore is a wonderful name. Theo, Ted, Teddy are all great nn's. However, if you want Teddy then please put Edward or Theodore on the birth certificate.

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pranma · 03/09/2009 22:15

It is sweet for a little one and Ted or Theo for later[I love Theodore]

spiderlight · 03/09/2009 22:17

I like it. Also love Theo and know an absolutely adorable one.

MrsChemist · 03/09/2009 22:23

My DS is Theodore, but I call him Teddy. He is, however, only a week old so it's not like he can complain

When he is older he can choose whether he is Ted, Teddy, Theo or Theodore. I like them all

piscesmoon · 03/09/2009 22:26

Yes

fabhead · 03/09/2009 22:31

lots of teddy's round here - seems perfectly acceptable

2ndbabyenroute · 04/09/2009 11:33

i love that name, plan on caling my next son teddie.

my first son is called Skye....he loves his unique name....

go for it!

xxxxBAMBOOxxxx · 04/09/2009 11:37

DH loves this name

southeastastra · 04/09/2009 11:37

not very manly

pureeandpearls · 04/09/2009 12:04

Theodore is on our shortlist and I want to call him Teddy. He'll change it I'm sure when he gets big enough to find me embarrassing!

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