Ava or Astrid?

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Kaytronkit · 26/05/2016 08:32

Your opinions please x

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FlyDragonfly1 · 26/05/2016 10:54

Astrid is lovely. Reminds me of the Kylie Minogue character in Doctor Who and How to Train Your Dragon (both lovely characters).

Ava is very over-done where I live. I know of five born in the past year, as well as a couple of Ava-May/Ava Grace type names. I can see the appeal of it but it's extremely popular at the moment.

ABitAsleep · 26/05/2016 10:41

Ava is very popular right now, it would put me off for that reason.

I like Astrid, it's more unusual, but not too wacky. It reminds me of stars and space, and also kind of gladiators (Possibly from the character on How To Train Your Dragon)

I also like Astra and Aster

Laniakea · 26/05/2016 10:33

Astrid!

Ava is stale - lots of them around (& you get the Eva/Ava issue too). Love Astrid.

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Kaytronkit · 26/05/2016 09:51

Thanks all, please keep your opinions coming, it's good to know what people think before you settle on a name. Our surname is one syllable, I know what you mean that's why I was unsure when I say 'Astrid' to myself sometimes it doesn't sound right but maybe I'm just overthinking it. I think it's a really pretty name but I suppose that's because I like it whereas some people may not x

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RainbowsAndUnicorns5 · 26/05/2016 09:03

I don't like Astrid, seems very blunt. How many syllables in your surname?

Britnyspears · 26/05/2016 08:59

Ava is common now (unfortuneatly, i adore Ava Gardner).
Astrid is very strong! Love it.

ElectroStallion · 26/05/2016 08:59

Astrid, no question.
But Ava should be spelled Eva.

gingerboy1912 · 26/05/2016 08:54

Ava

manicinsomniac · 26/05/2016 08:38

Love both but Astrid is just amazing - one of my favourite names.

Allalonenow · 26/05/2016 08:35

Astrid is fabulous!

Mermaid36 · 26/05/2016 08:34

Ooh, I love Astrid!

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