Will he be bullied...... Edwin ?

[beccas]

Is it too old fashioned?
Opinions please....

yes prob at secondary

I can't see why children would find a name like Edwin teaseworthy... I mean, I can see why names like Willy or Gabriel might have rude/silly connotations, but Edwin?!

I think because it is old fashioned.

Oh, I see.

But then lots of current fashionable names are old fashioned - Arthur, Quentin, Stanley etc...

I like it but prefer Elwin.

We had that shortlisted for DS but it didn't suit him because he has pixie ears.

Kids called Ben or John get bullied, too. Bullies will bully regardless of name. If you don't have a ridiculous name, the bullies will invent one for you. Why let a few nasty, badly-brought-up kids determine the name you choose for your baby?

yes, if oyu are having doubts then i think you know there might be a problem. It's a bit twee for my taste.

lots of names have two syllables and end in N. Aidan is (or was?) the number one name in the US. Nathan, Rueben, Rowan, loads....

Edwin has grown on me since yesterday. I think that the last time Edwin was used it had a more pompous feel than Edward, but if it is revived, this time around its image won't be exactly the same as the last time.

I like it, it has always been popular (but not common) in Wales.

But Edward and all it's shortenings is lovely!

Prefer Edward, but Edwin is alot more unusual. Have only ever come across 1 and he would be in his 40's now.

I love it but it was a no go with our surname, win-win situation iyswim.

Go for it!

I much prefer Edward (Eddie/Ned/Ted/Ed)