We have seven weeks to go and are still pretty undecided about a name for our little boy. We both like the nickname [name_u]Teddy[/name_u]. I know a few Theodores nicknamed [name_u]Theo[/name_u]. My instinct tells me that [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] as a nickname for [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] is not as common here in the US as the more trendy o ending in [name_u]Theo[/name_u], which is what I’m hoping.
Any thoughts? Have you met a lot of little boys called [name_u]Teddy[/name_u]?
At the moment we are looking at [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] ([name_u]Freddie[/name_u]), [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], and [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] ([name_u]Teddy[/name_u]). We have others that we discuss from time to time, but these three are the ones that seem to come up again and again. Sisters are [name_f]Sadie[/name_f], [name_f]Rose[/name_f], [name_f]Clara[/name_f], and [name_f]Elsie[/name_f].
I love the nickname [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] too! I agree that most [name_m]Theodore[/name_m]'s I’ve known go by [name_u]Theo[/name_u], and your little [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] may prefer to go by [name_u]Theo[/name_u] when he’s older - just a warning if you’re really against [name_u]Theo[/name_u]. [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] is my favourite way to get to [name_u]Teddy[/name_u], if you want something more unique.
The only [name_u]Theo[/name_u]'s I’ve met were just [name_u]Theo[/name_u]'s- not short for [name_m]Theodore[/name_m].The only [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] I met had the nn [name_u]Teddy[/name_u]. I’m in the US. People will call your kid what you introduce him as. If they don’t kindly correct them.
The Theodores I knew/know all go by [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] or [name_m]Ted[/name_m] or both. I think, I could be wrong, that [name_u]Theo[/name_u] is a rather newer trend in nickname for [name_m]Theodore[/name_m]. I did not hear of [name_u]Theo[/name_u] as a nickname for [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] until I joined baby name forums. I am in the states. I much prefer [name_m]Ted[/name_m], [name_u]Teddy[/name_u], and [name_m]Bear[/name_m] as nicknames for [name_m]Theodore[/name_m].
I know wayyy too many Theos who either have that as a full name or come from [name_m]Theodore[/name_m]. I only know an adult [name_u]Teddy[/name_u], who got it from [name_m]Edward[/name_m]. If you’re just trying to get to the nn [name_u]Teddy[/name_u], I’d opt for a less common long form, like [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] as PP suggested, or [name_m]Edward[/name_m]. I think either would go wonderfully with your sibset. [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] is too on-trend right now.
Thanks for the input! [name_f]Do[/name_f] you think [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] or [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] are less trendy choices? I like the suggestion of getting to [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] another way. [name_m]Just[/name_m] not sure how I feel about [name_m]Edmund[/name_m].
[name_f]Do[/name_f] you like [name_m]Edward[/name_m]? [name_m]Edmund[/name_m] is a bit more stuffy. You could go with any [name_m]Ed[/name_m]-name. [name_m]Edwin[/name_m], [name_m]Edgar[/name_m], [name_u]Edan[/name_u], [name_m]Edmond[/name_m], [name_m]Edson[/name_m], [name_m]Eddison[/name_m]… I love the nn [name_u]Teddy[/name_u]!!
It might just be where I am, but I had 4 Theos in my baby group last year. However, I also know of 2 baby [name_u]Freddie[/name_u]/Fredericks and 1 [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] (as well as seeing these names pop up on lists here often.) I feel like those names are on the rise. Especially [name_m]Hugo[/name_m], with the O-ending. It’s kinda sad, cause they are all awesome names. I’d choose [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] of the two, cause I feel like [name_u]Freddie[/name_u]/[name_m]Fred[/name_m] is still a bit too stuffy for some so it might take longer to climb.
I love [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] (which is more common, I believe, here in [name_f]England[/name_f]) - a [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] could be nicknamed [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] if you wanted something less ‘trendy’ (though [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] is a classic to me!)
We’re in a similar situation. I’m in love with the name [name_u]Theo[/name_u] but as a stand alone name. [name_f]Every[/name_f] [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] I’ve ever met has gone by [name_u]Teddy[/name_u]! I’ve always thought [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] was the more common nn! I’m wondering how many people will actually associate the name [name_u]Theo[/name_u] with [name_m]Theodore[/name_m].
I like [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] best from your favs, especially with sisters’ lovely names. To answer your question though, I agree that [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] is less common than [name_u]Theo[/name_u], although I do prefer [name_u]Theo[/name_u]. Good luck and congrats!
I know a few [name_u]Theo[/name_u]‘s who are just [name_u]Theo[/name_u], not short for [name_m]Theodore[/name_m]. I do not think [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] is “trendy” at all. It is a strong, classic name. Its more popular than your other choices but definitely not trendy. [name_u]Theo[/name_u] is trendy. You could certainly call him [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] and I think [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] ages just fine! I would use [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] nn [name_u]Teddy[/name_u] in a heartbeat if our friend didn’t just name their kid [name_u]Theo[/name_u]. [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] also fits perfectly with your other kids’ names (which are great BTW). [name_m]Bear[/name_m] is also a nn we absolutely love!