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Eve and Ava just too similar?

35 replies

AllTerrainMammy · 10/02/2015 16:17

I think I already know the answer to this question but I just wanted to hear what others thought. We already have a DD (almost 4, named Eve) and are due to have another DC within the next few weeks. We have boys names picked out no problem but are struggling to agree on a girls name.

When pregnant with DD I adored the name Ava but DH was never really sure so it got forgotten about. This time round he's decided he really likes it and it's still very high on my list of favourites but is it just too similar to Eve?

Also on the 'possibles' list are:

Cara
Flora
Emily
Fern
Rosa

Probably all with the middle name Grace

But none of these I absolutely love! My other favourites which have been completely ruled out by DH are Ayla and Seren.

Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance!

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Pinkje · 10/02/2015 17:14

Flora Grace - wasn't that the name of the baby on Last Tango in Halifax?

Lovely, and yes to pp. Eve and Ava are too similar.

Bowlersarm · 10/02/2015 17:05

Too similar.

I love Flora.

Alisvolatpropiis · 10/02/2015 17:04

Too similar.

Plus a lot of European countries pronounce Eva as Ava so when abroad people will think you have an Eve and an Eva.

I like Cara best from your list.

Flora is a lovely name but the connotations with margarine and that tag line still loom large for me and many others.

Serafinaaa · 10/02/2015 16:57

Isla?

reuset · 10/02/2015 16:55

I'm glad you've already worked out that they're similar, so I won't bother repeating the obvious.

Flora Grace sounds well

Blahia · 10/02/2015 16:46

Well.... I think you can do it! They won't be associated with each other forever, if you think she is an Ava then go for it, I'd say!

I also like flora from your list btw

squoosh · 10/02/2015 16:42

Far too similar, it would be as though you couldn't be bothered looking for an original name.

From your list I like Rosa best.

Delphine31 · 10/02/2015 16:22

As you already know really, Ava and Eve are too similar in sound. I think it would cause confusion.

Other possibilities: Rosie, Jessica, Chloe

EyelinerQueen · 10/02/2015 16:20

Yes they're essentially the same name.

Love Cara, Flora and Rosa from your list Smile .

Naicecuppatea · 10/02/2015 16:19

Yes Eve and Ava are very similar. Eve and Flora would be lovely! That would be my favourite combination.

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