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What about some other Anglo-Saxon names Edwulf or Edric?

Edward is ok, but Edmund is super handsome. Edgar and Edwin are both really handsome imo too.

I actually really like Edward.

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I also have a soft spot for Edmond since being obsessed with The Count of Monte Cristo as a teen. Edmund reminds me of Edmund Pevensie from Narnia. I don’t love it as much as Edward but I think it could grow on me.

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Edward James and Edward Charles are probably my favourite combos. They’re very classic but I like that.

I agree Edmund feels fresher.

Edward is really dated to me, while Edmund just looks old-fashioned but less common. So, I prefer Edmund. A good combo I can think of is Edmund Ralph.

They're both nice, practical names but if I had to choose between, I'd pick Edmund. It's less common and has an almost "mysterious vibe" to it. Plus I prefer the ending slightly more than Edward.

I'm actually loving all the Ed- names lately. Even Edward, which is historically more popular, sounds pretty fresh these days to my ear. But I also adore Edmund, Edgar and Edwin. You can't go wrong with any of these.

This message was edited 6/16/2020, 7:41 AM

I like Edmund of the two, and have always thought Edmund Hugh would be a handsome name. That said, I'm more likely to use it as a middle, actually.

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Not as crazy about Edward, even though it's far more common / known. I don't like the "word" part in someone's name.

I love Edmund. I like Edward well enough, but something about it just doesn't appeal as much.

I prefer the softer sound of Edmund. Edward has always felt clunky to me.

I prefer Edmund. Edward is really popular at the moment, especially nn Ted/Teddy.

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My son goes to nursery with brothers called James and Edmund.

I love the name Edward! I especially love the nickname Eddie, and it has been going out of style where I live. I love Edmund also.

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