View Message

I agree with Fiammetta - getting Ned from Benedict is a lot less contrived than getting it from Nathaniel! And if you don’t even really like Nathaniel, then why bother with it?
I know you said you’re not a fan of Ed- names, but my favourite for Ned is Edmund (at least it has an n in it, unlike Edward, and Edwin - although have a soft spot for this name too).
Sorry, not much help.