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Could I call my daughter Ada Adams

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FlamingoPrincess1977 · 13/08/2023 14:52

Just that really
would I be bonkers.
Already got a DD with another “A” name alliteration pretty cool but not sure if ada adams is a bit much

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GreenHillsBlueSky · 17/08/2023 15:45

It sounds a bit odd. It wouldn’t be my choice.

Carouselfish · 17/08/2023 15:41

Adeline Adams?
Or go for next letter along as first dc is an A
Beatrice Adams
Betsy Adams
Etc

myhusbandisarabbit · 17/08/2023 15:35

I like it.

SylvanianFrenemies · 17/08/2023 15:29

DuchessOfSausage · 17/08/2023 12:40

@SylvanianFrenemies, because there is a tendency to slip in an r sound between two vowel sounds. (intrusive r)
If you listen to someone talking about e.g. Nicola Adams or Jessica Ennis, they say the names as Nicoluh Radams and Jessicuh Rennis.

pronunciation - Why do British people pronounce "idea" with an "r" sound at the end? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

I see your thinking. I think this is limited to a few non-rhotic South of England/North American accents but I guess relevant if the OP lives in these places.

DinnaeFashYersel · 17/08/2023 12:43

Not a great idea

DuchessOfSausage · 17/08/2023 12:40

@SylvanianFrenemies, because there is a tendency to slip in an r sound between two vowel sounds. (intrusive r)
If you listen to someone talking about e.g. Nicola Adams or Jessica Ennis, they say the names as Nicoluh Radams and Jessicuh Rennis.

pronunciation - Why do British people pronounce "idea" with an "r" sound at the end? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

blitzen · 16/08/2023 23:15

Jayneisagirlsname · 13/08/2023 20:27

I was coming on to say similar! Then she can marry a Harry 😁

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Tara24 · 16/08/2023 06:41

Or Adeline Adams? She could be Ada or Addy for short .

Tara24 · 16/08/2023 06:39

I like it.

It's only when it's written that you see the ADA twice. But, so what?

If you're not sure though , how about Avis Adams?

Elspethelf · 16/08/2023 06:36

I quite like the way it sounds

Ss32 · 15/08/2023 22:17

I love it!

Daisybuttercup12345 · 15/08/2023 22:04

I like Amelia better.
Jessica is nice too.
Katie
Lucy
Caitlin
Felicity
Iona
Sian
Lauren
Emily
Martha
Sophie
Elizabeth
Rosie
Aurora
Chloe
Phoebe
Harriet
Verity
Zara

SylvanianFrenemies · 15/08/2023 21:53

WiseUpJanetWeiss · 13/08/2023 15:13

And people will pronounce it Ada Radams.

Why???

stevalnamechanger · 15/08/2023 21:35

Love it

JamSandle · 15/08/2023 21:26

Of course. Reminds me of Amy Adams the actress.

DuchessOfSausage · 15/08/2023 21:13

Geri was a bit sneaky. Grin

Redshoeblueshoe · 15/08/2023 21:10

Wednesday

VivienneDelacroix · 15/08/2023 21:05

Love it.

PurpleButterflyWings · 15/08/2023 21:01

PurpleButterflyWings · 15/08/2023 21:01

Or Mel or Emma.

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OH @DuchessOfSausage - I GET it now. They are all ADAMS! I'll get me coat!

PurpleButterflyWings · 15/08/2023 21:01

DuchessOfSausage · 15/08/2023 20:55

There are better names. How about Victoria, Amy, Geri, Nicola, Morticia or Wednesday?

Or Mel or Emma.

Gremlins101 · 15/08/2023 21:00

I quite like it, and I think if you hadn't asked, I never would have questioned it. It's very cute sounding.

DuchessOfSausage · 15/08/2023 20:55

There are better names. How about Victoria, Amy, Geri, Nicola, Morticia or Wednesday?

JaninaDuszejko · 15/08/2023 20:52

I love that some people think 'superhero' and some think 'barmaid'. There's no point asking, the vote is split.

Winnipeggy · 15/08/2023 20:51

I like it

Daphnis156 · 15/08/2023 20:43

Ada Adams- NO!
Sounds like a barmaid in a very low public house, or a fat old lady with curlers in her hair, and a fag hanging from her lips drinking neat gin.