I’ve loved to compile lists of names for a long time but am new to Nameberry.
I was hoping that you could help me to decide once and for all about a name that I keep debating about for my most preferred sound and spelling: [name_m]Edmond[/name_m]/[name_m]Edmund[/name_m].
At the moment I’m leaning towards the [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] spelling as I think ‘mond’ just looks smoother and more appealing than ‘mund’ but I worry that people would stumble on the pronunciation of [name_m]Edmond[/name_m]. I pronounce [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] exactly the same way as [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] but I’m not entirely sure if this is how it’s supposed to be pronounced?
Also, would a boy called [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] have to constantly correct everyone that it’s [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] with an ‘o’? Is it a wearable name? How do you pronounce it?
I feel a bit stuck as I love the literary ties to [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] but really do prefer the look of the [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] spelling
Which version of the name you think is more distinguished and handsome? If you could please let me know which name you like best as well as your explanation that would be great:o)
I love the name, however, I would automatically spell it as [name_m]Edmund[/name_m]. I feel as if you/your child would always have to explain to others how it’s spelt.
I pronounce them the same way as well.
[name_f]IMO[/name_f], [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] just looks more vintage/ Gentlemanly like, compared to [name_m]Edmond[/name_m].
If [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] feels more “right” to you, than that’s what you should choose for spelling.
I love this name with either spelling. I pronounce both the same. I would choose the [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] spelling myself simply because it is the most used and accepted spelling and you would have to correct/explain more if you use ‘o’. However there is nothing wrong with the ‘o’ spelling and I agree it looks nice - so just go with that if you prefer it.
Thanks for responding. I’d definitely use [name_m]Edmond[/name_m]/[name_m]Edmund[/name_m] for a future son and this is why I’m so determined to get the spelling right.
It’s funny, because after both of your responses, and even though I prefer the look of the [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] spelling, I’m now thinking that [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] might be a better fit for what I’m looking for in the name.
For a little boy I want the name to be, as nicely put by @river_dweller, ‘vintage/gentlemanly’, particularly for a boy to grow into and be proud to go by as an adult.
I’d go with the [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] spelling. It’s more straightforward in spelling and pronunciation for the general populace (AKA not name nerds) in my opinion.
Between [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] and [name_m]Edmund[/name_m], I would go with [name_m]Edmund[/name_m]. I do think an [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] might have to correct spelling/pronunciation but thats not the worst thing in the world and I think most English speakers would know how [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] is pronounced (and yes, it is pronounced the same way as [name_m]Edmund[/name_m])
I prefer [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] for a few reasons. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though I know [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] and [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] are said the same (I think) I always feel like I should say them differently, so [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] would have more of an O sound, which feels weird to me. [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] on the other hand, I’m more used to the look and I like that it looks how it sounds (if that makes sense). Plus I’d like to keep the [name_f]Narnia[/name_f] association with [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] and the spelling feels more vintage somehow.
If pronunciation is the same I tend to prefer the most common spelling. So, in this case [name_m]Edmund[/name_m]. It will make life easier for the bearer of the name. Plus, then you still get all those literary and historic namesakes.
I prefer the [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] variation. Logically I know that [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] and [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] are supposed to be pronounced the same, but I always hear [name_m]Edmond[/name_m] as more of a [name_m]Ed[/name_m]-mOHN-d whereas [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] reads more as [name_m]Ed[/name_m]-MUN-d. That’s probably just me though. I also just like the look of [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] a tad more, and just love all the literary ties. However, the name is really the same, just one letter different, so if you really prefer the look of [name_m]Edmond[/name_m], then go for it! You’ll still have the literary and historical ties, you’d just have to correct the spelling every now and then, which is hardly the end of the world!
I am stoked with everyone’s responses, and so glad to hear that it’s much of a muchness between [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] and [name_m]Edmond[/name_m]. I think though, just to keep it more straightforward for everyday life, that [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] would be the winner here due to spelling and pronunciation issues. The literary and historical ties are also far too good for [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] to pass up on
Now, how about a middle. I love the fresh sound of [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] [name_m]Oscar[/name_m].
What do you think? Does this work as a first and middle combination? Or are there better middle name options out there for [name_m]Edmund[/name_m]?
[name_m]Oscar[/name_m] is nice. I’d also consider [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] [name_m]Oliver[/name_m], [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] [name_m]Otto[/name_m], if you are looking for O names.
This is our top choice if we have another baby boy! We prefer the [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] spelling. It is the more used one for sure so he would probably have to correct less people. I think it’s a totally wearable name. There are many great literary references to it. It’s underused while still being totally recognizable.
As for pronunciation, they would probably be said the same. I don’t think most people put too much emphasis on the “o” vs. “u” in saying it.
It’s great to hear the love for [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] as my SO isn’t liking the name at all. His main concern is that it’s too pompous sounding and thinks it’d be more suitable for a boy growing up in a well to do [name_u]London[/name_u] suburb, and not the working class one that we’re from (also not [name_u]London[/name_u]).
What do others think? Would [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] work on a boy living anywhere on the globe or does it sound too tied to the UK?
