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Ava - Too Popular?

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ForumUsername · 29/01/2018 16:05

Our little girl is nearly 10 days old and we haven't picked a name

We like Ava but it's very popular and that's putting us off
Is it silly to not go with it because it's popular?

Has anyone any other suggestions?
We want something classic but not overly used....

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CeeceeBloomingdale · 06/04/2022 09:11

I’m sure the four year old has a name now

GinnyBee · 06/04/2022 09:07

It is popular but if you really love it then don't let that put you off. Clearly there's a reason it's so popular - it's a nice name! I know it's nice to feel like you've picked a 'unique' name but ultimately it doesn't impact the child. Ask any Dave now in their early thirties whether it was an issue for them.

SallyWD · 06/04/2022 09:05

I only know one Ava who's 10.

Liv999 · 06/04/2022 08:35

Ava is beautiful, it wouldn't bother me that its popular, if you like it use it

KirstenBlest · 06/04/2022 07:23

I thoroughly dislike it. Eva, Ava and Evelyn have been overused

peaceinourtime · 06/04/2022 07:19

Eve is also nice for a shorter name as well.

peaceinourtime · 06/04/2022 07:18

Yes it is as is Mia and Isla. Ella is probably the best of the short name bunch.

user1477391263 · 06/04/2022 03:31

I know loads of babies called Ava, how about Ayda?
"
The problem with "XYZ is too popular, why not name your child a slight twist on XYZ instead_?" is that loads of other people will do the exact same thing at the same time.

Which is how you get this trend of

Eve

then

Eva/Evie

then

Eveline/Ava

then

Everly/Ada/Ayla...

There is nothing wrong with having a popular name, but if the OP doesn't want a popular name that is fine too, and she should probably avoid Ava or anything that sounds similar to the above names if that is how she feels.

MrsIndecisive2 · 05/04/2022 23:01

I completely agree with you! Not a fan of made up names and don't see the issue with 'top 10 names' each to their own but no one should be made to feel bad just because they love a top 10 name, it's top 10 for a reason x

Frazzled2207 · 18/02/2018 14:12

Today I'm at a major tourist attraction in Yorkshire and have heard it called out at least three times.

Lovely but don't give her middle name Rose. Loads of Ava Roses and Ava-Roses round here.

alpineibex · 18/02/2018 12:52

Only heard of one irl.

MrsElvis · 18/02/2018 12:52

Beautiful and you MUST go for what you love regardless of trends.

Xmamalovex · 18/02/2018 12:39

Love Ava but someone in Hubbys family used it so we couldn't 🙈
Ada, Edie, Isla, Evie are similar names & all lovely xx

elderlee · 12/02/2018 14:24

Go for it - Ava is a beautiful name hence its popularity!

mynameisnotmichaelcaine · 02/02/2018 14:15

I have an Ava, she's 14. I have never regretted using it. Also she appreciates that because her name became vastly popular about a decade after she was born, people will always think she's younger than she is!

TheDowagerCuntess · 01/02/2018 03:57

but I honestly can't stand this trend the now to have an 'unusual/unique' name that no one else has which half the time is a made up name. It's a popularity trend, so makes it just as 'common' as picking a classic name.

Honestly, there is a vast ocean of middle ground - between popular, top 10 names, and unusual/unique names.

Most people seem to fall happily into this camp.

BendydickCuminsnatch · 31/01/2018 21:32

Just realised I probably couldn't use it because DS is Evan Grin gutted!

BendydickCuminsnatch · 31/01/2018 21:30

I have 2 kids under 3, for context. I have never come across an Ava at baby groups etc (south east). LOVE it!

SaltAndPeppaPig · 31/01/2018 21:18

I love Ava, I have an Ivy already so I could never use it.. also love Eve as an alternative - there's more Eva's than Ava's out there as far as I've experienced, so use the name if you like it! I thought I'd struggle to meet another Baby Ivy - but I have - and one gorgeous wee dog too, so no name can ever be properly unique Grin

IHaveBrilloHair · 31/01/2018 21:13

Oh, it goes without saying, if you love it you should use it but I assume when people ask on here they want the truth before they use it.

Tessermee · 31/01/2018 21:06

I love Ava, really beautiful. I don’t know any Ava’s but know so many kids called Eva and Evie. My dd has a very popular name but is the only one in her Year at school, you can never tell. I was one of 3 in my Year but never had a problem with it.

frostedfields · 31/01/2018 21:05

I do think it's a bit too popular, but go for it if you really love it. I think Ada is a bit nicer.

NewMummy579 · 31/01/2018 21:04

If you love it use it. She will be YOUR Ava, regardless of popularity. My DS has a popular name but I've always loved it, and surprisingly he is the only one in his nursery. I've had some rude comments about his name before he was born and also on MN 'yawn, so common, boring' etc but I honestly can't stand this trend the now to have an 'unusual/unique' name that no one else has which half the time is a made up name. It's a popularity trend, so makes it just as 'common' as picking a classic name!
If you love it go for it and don't worry what anyone else thinks. Least she won't be bullied for having a daft name

lauren890 · 31/01/2018 21:00

My friend wanted to call her daughter Ava but her hubby didn’t like it. They settled on Asia, it’s not to everyone’s taste but they were travelling round Asia when they met so it was a good choice for them.

IHaveBrilloHair · 31/01/2018 20:51

Eva/Ava/Bella/Sophie/Elle/Ella/Ellen/Emiily/Amelie/Amelia/Isobel etc.
All lovely, but all quite similar once shortened and kinda blend into blah.