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Ada or Violet?

61 replies

jumpinginthedeepend · 07/10/2022 10:05

Can't decide...thanks

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DeeDeeDaisy · 08/10/2022 13:47

Had both on our list but I prefer Violet

GGGD · 07/10/2022 23:51

Violet but expect her to be called Vi or V. Depending on the surname, what will her initials be?
I once knew a David Edward Andrew Davies. See what I mean?

Luredbyapomegranate · 07/10/2022 23:45

Violet. I think Ada is ugly.

They are both v popular though, Ida or Jasmine could be alternatives

tulipsunday · 07/10/2022 19:14

Ada Violet is lovely

cluckinhell0 · 07/10/2022 19:12

Ada is already back in fashion it's been rising for last couple of years I was ahead of the trend naming my dog Ada in 2013 Grin

Youthinkyoureuniqueyourejustastatistic · 07/10/2022 19:05

I love Ada, I thought I was having an Ada but he came out a George 🙃.

What about Ada Violet or do you have another middle name in mind?

Congratulations!

hearditthroughthegravevine · 07/10/2022 19:03

I love both names. I actually couldn't pick, I really like them both. If I HAD to choose, then violet but I couldn't say why. Ahhh as I'm typing that I'm thinking no go for Ada!

nelliebear8 · 07/10/2022 18:16

Never liked Violet, sounds too much like violent. Love Ada though!

AlwaysFoldingWashing · 07/10/2022 18:10

I think violet is lovely

Underhisi · 07/10/2022 17:52

Ada because of Ada Lovelace. Violet reminds me of violence and I don't like Vi.

KirstenBlest · 07/10/2022 17:05

Violet

Anotherdayanotherdollar · 07/10/2022 15:26

I prefer Violet of the two, but Ada Violet is beautiful

ChildrenOfTheQuorn · 07/10/2022 14:25

I know an Ada short for Adelaide if that helps?

I like both but prefer Violet.

S25 · 07/10/2022 11:51

Ada Violet would be beautiful! Congratulations on her arrival ❤️

ijustcouldntthinkofausername · 07/10/2022 11:28

Omg this is the name I want for my little girl when Or if I have a girl ❤️❤️❤️ Ada Violet

20viona · 07/10/2022 11:16

Violet. Or I prefer the spelling Ayda.

wetpebbles · 07/10/2022 11:12

I read that as Asda

outtheshowernow · 07/10/2022 11:09

Not keen on Ada but ayla is nice. Violet also nice which suits her best ?

TempsPerdu · 07/10/2022 11:04

Ada is a very old fashioned name though I guess it might come back into fashion. So is Violet

Ada is #44 in the 2021 name stats that were released this week - over a thousand Adas born last year. Violet is #45.

So both very much back in fashion right now! Personally I prefer Violet.

NeversmileataCrocodile · 07/10/2022 11:03

Not Ada Doom!

aniamana · 07/10/2022 11:03

violet.

LadyDanburysHat · 07/10/2022 11:01

Violet just has a nicer sound to it. I find Ada harsh.

IVFGotThis05 · 07/10/2022 10:59

Violet !! I love that name! My friend named her first daughter Violet and I have loved it ever since. I had never considered the name before 😍

RedToothBrush · 07/10/2022 10:59

FictionalCharacter · 07/10/2022 10:51

Ada is a very old fashioned name though I guess it might come back into fashion. So is Violet. I’m afraid I’m thinking that Violet might get nicknamed “Violent” at school!
Congrats!

Like hell it is. Its one of those names shooting up in popularity and will be reflective of her age cohort. It's very of the moment without over doing it. It's on trend but overly trendy. Which is the sweet spot to aim for in my opinion.

MooseBreath · 07/10/2022 10:58

Both are nice, but I prefer Violet.

In my area, there are loads of babies called Ada! It's definitely trending here.