Ned as a nickname for Nathaniel

lindseybell3

We both like the name "Ned" but I also love Nathaniel, and thought we could use Ned as a nickname.  DH says he's never heard of Ned as a nickname for Nathaniel.  Has anyone else or would this seem really weird?

foolishmortal999

I've never heard of that either. I've only heard Nathan and Nate as nn for Nathaniel.

I don't know what Ned is short for (if anything.)

EastCoastBride

Dont' see the correlation at all. 

Allie30

Watch out for the nickname police! They run rampant on this board!

Given that "Ned" (AND Ted) is *traditionally* a nickname for Edward, which DOESN'T EVEN HAVE AN N IN IT, I don't see how it can't also be a totally reasonable nickname for Nathaniel as well. If Jack can be a nickname for John and Peggy can be a nickname for Margaret, then Ned can CERTAINLY be a nickname for Nathaniel. 

I had a friend in school whose name was Nathaniel and he went by Than.

Nicknames are COMPLETELY MADE UP. They can be ANYTHING YOU WANT. There is NO RULE. 

Gah. //rant.

dana1318a

I don't see a correlation either, but it's a nn, so you can use whatever you'd like.  If your son doesn't like it when he's a little older, he can just introduce himself as Nathaniel, or Nathan, or Nate.

HappyMrsK

I've never heard of it as a nn for Nathaniel. I have nephew named Nathaniel and he goes by Nathan or Nate. I've also heard Nat as a nn for it.

You could also name him Nathaniel Edward and call him Ned. Just a thought.

toriwc

Allie30:

Watch out for the nickname police! They run rampant on this board!

Given that "Ned" (AND Ted) is *traditionally* a nickname for Edward, which DOESN'T EVEN HAVE AN N IN IT, I don't see how it can't also be a totally reasonable nickname for Nathaniel as well. If Jack can be a nickname for John and Peggy can be a nickname for Margaret, then Ned can CERTAINLY be a nickname for Nathaniel. 

I had a friend in school whose name was Nathaniel and he went by Than.

Nicknames are COMPLETELY MADE UP. They can be ANYTHING YOU WANT. There is NO RULE. 

Gah. //rant.

 

I completely agree.  The only thing I differ on is the use of nicknames at all, but that's a story for a different day!

 I know one Ned, which for him is his nn for Edwin, and he's a delightful man.

Lantaria

My oldest sons name is Nathaniel.  We call him Nathan and Nate.  His little brother calls him Nat.  I cringed when I read your post, but thats just because I love my sons name and nicknames so much.  It was the perfect name for him.  I am not a fan of Ned...but, I don't think it is horrible.

Sweets2005

That is a huge stretch.

I love Nathanial (and Nate) but I do not like Ned. It reminds me of Ned Flanders

clairej

Allie30:

Watch out for the nickname police! They run rampant on this board!

Given that "Ned" (AND Ted) is *traditionally* a nickname for Edward, which DOESN'T EVEN HAVE AN N IN IT, I don't see how it can't also be a totally reasonable nickname for Nathaniel as well. If Jack can be a nickname for John and Peggy can be a nickname for Margaret, then Ned can CERTAINLY be a nickname for Nathaniel. 

I had a friend in school whose name was Nathaniel and he went by Than.

Nicknames are COMPLETELY MADE UP. They can be ANYTHING YOU WANT. There is NO RULE. 

Gah. //rant.

I agree. If you call him Ned, that's his nickname.

fineskyline

Allie30:

If Jack can be a nickname for John and Peggy can be a nickname for Margaret, then Ned can CERTAINLY be a nickname for Nathaniel. 

 

I agree. There are no rules with nicknames! I really like Ned as a nn for Nathaniel. 

Parrot_momma

Doesn't make sense, but how do we get the nickname "***" for Richard? I never understand that one either!