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igotyoubabe · 17/09/2017 22:20

I really love the name Ada, it seems to be the only name where I can actually picture myself with a daughter of that name.

However I have made the mistake of telling family/friends this and have now had two separate people tell me I can't call her that because it makes them think of Adolf Hitler?!! And WW2.. Why?! It's really annoyed me and I hate that people can be so opinionated when it comes to what you're going to call 'YOUR' child. Can I over look this.. or is the name now ruined?
Sorry for the rant!!

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MaddeningtheUnhelpful · 18/09/2017 18:01

Growing up, I knew an Ada. She was very elderly and was the real matriarch of the working mans club my alcoholic father dragged me to numerous times a week. She sat in her corner with everyone waiting on her hand and foot. She was lovelyand used to give the passing kids the occassional sweet and a pound.
Ada doesnt make me think of Hitler AT ALL.

GinIsIn · 18/09/2017 18:01

At first I thought "fucking hell, that's the WORST name!!" but I don't have my glasses on, and a second reading revealed you didn't in fact say Asda.... Grin

Ada is an awesome name - Ada Lovelace was an incredible woman.

igotyoubabe · 18/09/2017 18:47

Lol Fenella! That made me chuckle. There doesn't seem to be any middle ground. It either reminds people of an old biddy they once knew or a cute little girl.. I suppose that's what happens when a name comes back around. As long as people won't be nazi saluting her that's ok with me! Confused

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ibentmywookie · 19/09/2017 12:01

Great name. It makes me think of Ada Lovelace, then the three small Adas that I know personally, then the Les Dawson character (but that's my age I think).

Leilaniii · 19/09/2017 12:08

FFS! What's wrong with people? It's lovely! I don't usually like names on here, I find them a bit pedestrian, but Ada is really nice.

Mrsknackered · 19/09/2017 20:16

I know an amazing Ada aged 4 she's the only one I know. I think Bleak House and Lovelace. I really like it!

pilates · 19/09/2017 21:48

I think it's very nice

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