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Are Edward and Billy (William) together a bit 'English Kings'?

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Dualta · 07/12/2012 07:40

Trying to decide on DC2 - a boy - our first is Edward. Have a favourite uncle I would like to name the second after- Billy. But Daniel is also in the mix. And I love Reuben as well but DH isn't keen.
What do people think? Should I go for a more modern/less old fashioned name for number 2?

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BigGiantCowWithAKnockKnockTail · 07/12/2012 07:48

If you called him Billy I wouldn't see any connection. Even more so if Edward ends up becoming an Ed or Ted.

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Doilooklikeatourist · 07/12/2012 07:51

My dad is Bill , ( William ) his brother Ted ( Edward )
I don't see a problem .

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SamsGoldilocks · 07/12/2012 08:22

I think its more of a truly excellent adventure dude than kingly.

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Doilooklikeatourist · 07/12/2012 09:18

You would not believe how thrilled Dad was when that film came out !
Bill and Teds excellent adventure !

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rachel234 · 07/12/2012 09:31

I personally prefer Edward and Reuben but that is because I don't like William and the associated nicknames Willy or Billy.

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OliviaPeaceOnMumsnet · 07/12/2012 09:36

YY think most people will think Excellent Adventure rather than Britannic Majesty
(Have one royal and one plebeian son Grin)

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ninja · 07/12/2012 17:39

More likely to think you're an Archer's fan!

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OliviaPeaceOnMumsnet · 07/12/2012 18:26

ninja only if pronounced edwooooooood and willyum
Grin

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Alisvolatpropiis · 07/12/2012 22:59

A lot of names have been used by English Kings.

Given a lot of people's point of reference for Edward is Twilight (very annoying) I really wouldn't worry about people making the kings connections. It's just not the average persons mind set.

They're classic names and sound great together!

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Dualta · 09/12/2012 21:31

Thanks everyone!

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