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Ada

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FairfaxAikman · 06/03/2017 09:40

Is it too similar to the all-too-popular Ava?

Decided that my original far out choice is better for a middle name but we still want something that means something to us.

DH is a computer programmer and I am an admirer of women who give zero fucks so we've come across Ada Lovelace.

I quite like it but DH is less sure as he is not really a of a fan of "old fashioned" names (he vetoed Alice and Iris).

Thoughts?

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ThursdayLastWeek · 06/03/2017 11:39

I LOVE Ada, was on my list for DS2 Smile

I love that 'between wars' feel, and over the character Ada Shelby in Peaky Blinders.

RedSauce · 06/03/2017 11:37

I prefer Ada.

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LemonBreeland · 06/03/2017 11:02

Dd has a friend called Ada. I think of it as quite a strong nsme and totally different to Ava.

ToastVacuum · 06/03/2017 11:00

Ada is a great name, and a nice change from Ava.

NameChange30 · 06/03/2017 10:09

PS It's about a million times nicer than Iris and it's cooler than Alice.

NameChange30 · 06/03/2017 10:09

LOVE IT. Love the way it sounds. Love the connection to Ada Lovelace.

reallybadidea · 06/03/2017 10:07

I like it a lot. Much more than Ava. I immediately thought of Ada Lovelace too Smile

Rockaby · 06/03/2017 10:04

Love mini's suggestions too though.

Rockaby · 06/03/2017 10:03

I think it's lovely and I only know one who must be about 5yo now.

It would fall in to the 'vintage' name category for me though, so if your DH doesn't like those sorts of names I can see why he might not like this.

How about Aphra or Alba?

MiniMaxi · 06/03/2017 10:01

I like it! Can be short for Adelaide or Adeline I think if you want a longer version

Joeybee · 06/03/2017 09:51

I think Ada is a nice alternative to Ava, and actually I think it's a nicer name.
I love 'old fashioned' names though.
I like how Ada sounds both feminine and strong, and an Ada could be a professional, a singer, a business woman - anything, I think Ada is a lovely name that can grow with a person.
Though I think if your DH isn't keen, and isn't likely to be persuaded around, then maybe try and find another name which you both like (easier said than done, I know!) as you said you ant the name to be meaningful to you both.

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