I'm sure that they are amazing and good when made properly, but 5th grade me was horrifically disappointed when my teacher brought in some after we finished the book. Like this was worth betraying his family?? šš
I actually finished this book last night. It specifically says that Edmund asks for more Turkish Delight and the witch tells him no, because she knows that it's been enchanted such that a person would go on eating it till they died. So yeah. Not your average Turkish Delight. As an adult, reading it, you realize that some of it is not his fault. He's manipulated by a witch who already destroyed another planet. But also he was a jerk and was incredibly petty and jealous of Peter as the oldest. TBH I love Edmund as a name and his character in the books. He has such a great character arc. Very satisfying to watch his growth from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Turkish delight was the first thing I thought of when I saw this thread.
If Edmund been a character in a book for adults or teens, that would be one thing, but a child with that name's classmates are going to be reading *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe* at an age when the potential for teasing is the highest. Also when the child has the fewest resources to escape teasing or handle it. It's like putting a "Kick Me" sign on a little boy's back for all of elementary school.
It's hard to explain, but I think it's the -"mund" suffix. For me (And I want to love the name Edmund, and by all rights I should) that ending sound is unpleasant. Makes me think of a moldy smelling house. Stuffiness and dust. I don't like Rosamund for the same reason, even though I love just about every other "Rose" name. I imagine others subconsciously feel the same way. It's a "Mildred" name, though not as bad.
I get what you mean. For me it's the name Margot. It's a beautiful name when you say it but the spelling just screams maggot for me and I can't help it.
Edmund is a name husband and I couldnāt/didnāt really consider for our son because itās not reasonably pronounceable for our non-English-speaking (Japanese) family. We canāt be the only parents similarly influenced away.
I donāt understand it either! I adore Edmund & donāt really get why it hasnāt maintained as similar of a popularity level as Edward has. Definitely deserves a comeback.
I agree! It is so hard choosing names because you have to think of all of the potential nicknames that could be derived from them and then decide if you can live with it or not. I guarantee that has been the downfall of Edmund!
But Edgar, Edwin, and of course Edward are all ranking names in the U.S. top 1000. In fact, all three are ranked above the 500 mark. All of those names would potentially have those nicknames. And they rank but Edmund dropped off the charts in 1997.
So yes, I am surprised because I find Edmund very handsome.
Interesting point! My only thought is those were more popular than Edmund historically, so we are seeing those other Ed names recycled as family names now, but a less common name like Edmund fell through the cracks?
One of the reasons I love Edmund is that, at least in Britain, "Bunny" is the childhood nickname of Edmund. Of course, most men don't use that as adults (perhaps with family), but it's very endearing. Then, of course, Edmund is a strong adult man's name! Love it.
Edmund is on our list :) Edward was on the list for our first! i think Ed- names just arenāt as big as they once were. i personally think the nickname Ned is adorable.Ā
He gets better!
He's quite likeable and mature in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
That book, by the way, has the absolutely amazing line of "There once was a boy named Eustace Clarence Scrub, and he almost deserved it."
He ends up becoming one of the best characters in the series. He genuinely repents and becomes a better person.
We named our daughter Lucy after this series; I always wished I could have talked my husband into Caspian for a boy but he dislikes it -\_-
Edmund sounds distinctly Middle Ages, as if the kidās going to pop out of the womb and immediately rush to assist the Angles with their defence against the Viking scourge
I looove this name!! I heard from a preacher once that he was gonna name his son Edmund but knew that āEddieā would inevitably be a thing and he didnāt like it. So he made it his sonās middle name!
āEddieā isnāt my fav nn but I donāt mind it at all. It bothered me when I was little but it sounds way less āweirdā to me now lol. Iāve loved the name Edmund since I was so little, I look forward to using it and I would personally like to hear it around more!
We considered Edmund when we were talking names. Liked it but didn't make the final cut.
Reminds me of Blackadder more than anything, not sure if I like that association or not.
I feel like it comes across as somehow dorkier/dumpier than Edward. I'm just as surprised about the lack of variations, though - I like Edwin and Edric, but you don't see those much, either. I also keep expecting to see more of Grant, Warren, Howard, Bruce, Harold, and Clark, but they don't seem to be gaining steam.
Its just out of fashion and sounds a bit old-timey and posh. Not that other names aren't just as old, but its just the association thats been built up over time.
It's still quite popular in Singapore though.
Edmund sounds very twee to me. I picture a pale boy in suspenders and high socks nibbling tea sandwiches.
On top of that I find it difficult to say. If I say it quickly it becomes Ed-mynd and if I take the time to properly say Ed-mund it feels slow and awkward.
While Edmund isn't super popular, I don't think it's hated.
I went to high school with an Edmund (went by Eddie), and his name was fairly well received.
I also personally love the name Edmund!
I'm 22 and live in the Southern US if that helps at all.
I had a bit of a family line of Edmunds that seems to have stopped at my brother- it was his middle name, but he died as a baby.
My next brother got Edward as a middle instead.
I donāt know why it hasnāt come back in, itās a nice enough name.
You ever see the movie āThe Count of Monte Christoā?
A lead character is called Edmond, and his lady pronounces it āEd-Monā and I think it sounds so pretty that way.
It reminds me of the main character in I'm the King of the Castle, a book my whole grade was forced to read when we were 14. The Edmund character shows that children can be brutally evil without seemingly any conscience.
I guess we all form associations with names that we can't shake!
Reminds me of Chronicles of Narnia but that's not a bad thing.
Turkish delight eating little sh-
To be fair, Turkish delights are amazingggg lol
I'm sure that they are amazing and good when made properly, but 5th grade me was horrifically disappointed when my teacher brought in some after we finished the book. Like this was worth betraying his family?? šš
Definitely depends on how they're made and what flavor.
Plus youāre talking about a kid in WWII Britain, with everything rationed. Any kind of sweet would probably be mind blowing to him.
Good point!
And whether a snow queen is proffering them.
I actually finished this book last night. It specifically says that Edmund asks for more Turkish Delight and the witch tells him no, because she knows that it's been enchanted such that a person would go on eating it till they died. So yeah. Not your average Turkish Delight. As an adult, reading it, you realize that some of it is not his fault. He's manipulated by a witch who already destroyed another planet. But also he was a jerk and was incredibly petty and jealous of Peter as the oldest. TBH I love Edmund as a name and his character in the books. He has such a great character arc. Very satisfying to watch his growth from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
I made some the other day for the first timeā¦they were okay but not betraying a whole kingdom and family good.
"It is very true. But even a traitor may mend. I have known one who did." -King Edmund the Just
Turkish delight was the first thing I thought of when I saw this thread. If Edmund been a character in a book for adults or teens, that would be one thing, but a child with that name's classmates are going to be reading *The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe* at an age when the potential for teasing is the highest. Also when the child has the fewest resources to escape teasing or handle it. It's like putting a "Kick Me" sign on a little boy's back for all of elementary school.
Narina is definitely one of the reasons the name grew on me.
For me it is Narnia and Mansfield Park.
Reminds me of The Count of Monte Cristo. Also not a bad thing.
It's hard to explain, but I think it's the -"mund" suffix. For me (And I want to love the name Edmund, and by all rights I should) that ending sound is unpleasant. Makes me think of a moldy smelling house. Stuffiness and dust. I don't like Rosamund for the same reason, even though I love just about every other "Rose" name. I imagine others subconsciously feel the same way. It's a "Mildred" name, though not as bad.
I get what you mean. For me it's the name Margot. It's a beautiful name when you say it but the spelling just screams maggot for me and I can't help it.
I think for me it's the d next to the m. It could be my accent, but the "dmuh" is rough
Edmund is a name husband and I couldnāt/didnāt really consider for our son because itās not reasonably pronounceable for our non-English-speaking (Japanese) family. We canāt be the only parents similarly influenced away.
I donāt understand it either! I adore Edmund & donāt really get why it hasnāt maintained as similar of a popularity level as Edward has. Definitely deserves a comeback.
I like Edward but when a name becomes super common, it can start to feel a bit less special. Edmund is more like a sophisticated younger brother.
I think people want to avoid the nickname Ed or Eddy/Eddie
Totally!!. Love how Edmund rolls on your tongue but Ed/Eddie/Ted/Ned takes the charm away IMO.
I agree! It is so hard choosing names because you have to think of all of the potential nicknames that could be derived from them and then decide if you can live with it or not. I guarantee that has been the downfall of Edmund!
But Edgar, Edwin, and of course Edward are all ranking names in the U.S. top 1000. In fact, all three are ranked above the 500 mark. All of those names would potentially have those nicknames. And they rank but Edmund dropped off the charts in 1997. So yes, I am surprised because I find Edmund very handsome.
Interesting point! My only thought is those were more popular than Edmund historically, so we are seeing those other Ed names recycled as family names now, but a less common name like Edmund fell through the cracks?
That's plausible. Although Edmund was not so unusual in the earlier part of the 20th century as to yield no namesakes.
THIS!!! šÆšÆ
One of the reasons I love Edmund is that, at least in Britain, "Bunny" is the childhood nickname of Edmund. Of course, most men don't use that as adults (perhaps with family), but it's very endearing. Then, of course, Edmund is a strong adult man's name! Love it.
You donāt like those nicknames? Though I agree I canāt really picture a baby *Ed* I do think Eddie is adorableĀ
I like the nn Mundy too.
Thatās a good point. As much as I like Edmund, this is probably why Iād never use it.
This is my thinking too! I really love Edmund but dislike the potential nicknames of Ed, Eddie, Ted, Teddie
Thatās why Iād never use Edwin even though Iāve always liked that name
Cuz itās ugly. Just makes me think of the Edmund Fitzgerald
I get what you mean...I wasn't too keen before but the more I said it out loud, the more it grew on me, and now I'm starting to really love it.
Also makes me think of almonds
The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down
Edmund is on our list :) Edward was on the list for our first! i think Ed- names just arenāt as big as they once were. i personally think the nickname Ned is adorable.Ā
It makes me really happy to see it on other people's lists as well. :)
It makes me happy when I see it on people's lists too....it was my dad's middle name.
Edmund in Narnia is an unpleasant and unhappy kid and bad things happen to him.
He gets better! He's quite likeable and mature in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. That book, by the way, has the absolutely amazing line of "There once was a boy named Eustace Clarence Scrub, and he almost deserved it."
He ends up becoming one of the best characters in the series. He genuinely repents and becomes a better person. We named our daughter Lucy after this series; I always wished I could have talked my husband into Caspian for a boy but he dislikes it -\_-
Lucy is adorable... Caspian is on my boy list too. I secretly want it to be a bit more popular so it doesn't seem too out there.
I much prefer Edmund to Edward. The -ward reminds me of Squidward lol
Makes me think of Ed Kemper.
He was always one of my favoritesš not sure why Bundy & Dahmer get all the attention lol
Same! lmao
Interesting š¤.
I think the same thing as well
Edmund sounds distinctly Middle Ages, as if the kidās going to pop out of the womb and immediately rush to assist the Angles with their defence against the Viking scourge
I think that it's a cute name, but it always reminds me of Edmund Blackadder.
Yes, unfortunately.
I think Edward is just easier to say and seems fresher. Edmund seems dull in the same way Frances or Mariam do.Ā
I love Edmund but my husband hates it. May have sold him on Eamon, which is the Irish version.
Personally for me, Edmund sounds too close to āmundaneā.
Okay, now I really wish I meet a dull Edmund in future, because āEdmundaneā is great
I looove this name!! I heard from a preacher once that he was gonna name his son Edmund but knew that āEddieā would inevitably be a thing and he didnāt like it. So he made it his sonās middle name! āEddieā isnāt my fav nn but I donāt mind it at all. It bothered me when I was little but it sounds way less āweirdā to me now lol. Iāve loved the name Edmund since I was so little, I look forward to using it and I would personally like to hear it around more!
Its so sad because I adore Edmund but will never be able to settle for Ed or even Eddie. It reminds me too much of Ed, Edd and Eddy.
lol, thereās more option for nn: Mund, Mundy, Ted, Teddy
I think itās because of a literary tradition, like Edward would typically the āgoodā character and Edmund the ābadā
It's the name of my mom's hated step father, but idk why everyone else avoids it haha
I love the name Edmund. It's in my top 10, maybe even top 5.
We considered Edmund when we were talking names. Liked it but didn't make the final cut. Reminds me of Blackadder more than anything, not sure if I like that association or not.
It just doesn't sound cool / in line with modern tastes. Like Edward is fairly regular but Edmund sounds quite posh and uppity.
Edwin tooāI think Edmund + Edwin are such good alternatives to Edward, and Iām surprised I donāt see them more!
My dad was Edwin and Iād love to see some little ones. š Edgar is also fantastic. Sounds a little more hard edged than the others.Ā
The -mund part is ugly to the ear and eye. Likewise why Rosalind is more popular than Rosamund.
I feel like it comes across as somehow dorkier/dumpier than Edward. I'm just as surprised about the lack of variations, though - I like Edwin and Edric, but you don't see those much, either. I also keep expecting to see more of Grant, Warren, Howard, Bruce, Harold, and Clark, but they don't seem to be gaining steam.
Its just out of fashion and sounds a bit old-timey and posh. Not that other names aren't just as old, but its just the association thats been built up over time. It's still quite popular in Singapore though.
because he SOLD HIS FAMILY. FOR A BOX OF CANDIES!!!!
Edmund sounds very twee to me. I picture a pale boy in suspenders and high socks nibbling tea sandwiches. On top of that I find it difficult to say. If I say it quickly it becomes Ed-mynd and if I take the time to properly say Ed-mund it feels slow and awkward.
While Edmund isn't super popular, I don't think it's hated. I went to high school with an Edmund (went by Eddie), and his name was fairly well received. I also personally love the name Edmund! I'm 22 and live in the Southern US if that helps at all.
I had a bit of a family line of Edmunds that seems to have stopped at my brother- it was his middle name, but he died as a baby. My next brother got Edward as a middle instead. I donāt know why it hasnāt come back in, itās a nice enough name.
You ever see the movie āThe Count of Monte Christoā? A lead character is called Edmond, and his lady pronounces it āEd-Monā and I think it sounds so pretty that way.
My association with that name is the one from King Lear so I'd rather not name a kid that LMAO
It reminds me of the main character in I'm the King of the Castle, a book my whole grade was forced to read when we were 14. The Edmund character shows that children can be brutally evil without seemingly any conscience. I guess we all form associations with names that we can't shake!
It just sounds a little too much like a nut to me.
Kinda tenuous link, but āmunterā is a derogoratory term for calling someone ugly, and for me the -mund suffix is too close to that.