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Ada or Violet?

61 replies

jumpinginthedeepend · 07/10/2022 10:05

Can't decide...thanks

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FishEagleonthelake · 07/10/2022 10:15

I like Ada better of the two. Violet sounds lovlier to my ear as the French version Violette.

DurdleSnore · 07/10/2022 10:19

Tough choice, I like both too! Maybe wait and see when she gets here. One might fit better than the other.

jumpinginthedeepend · 07/10/2022 10:22

DurdleSnore · 07/10/2022 10:19

Tough choice, I like both too! Maybe wait and see when she gets here. One might fit better than the other.

She's here 😱

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YorkshireIndie · 07/10/2022 10:23

What are you thinking in terms of middle name? I personally Love the name Violet

fantasmasgoria1 · 07/10/2022 10:25

Violet. Ada, just my opinion, brings to mind old ladies who lived in the 40s. With a blue rinse.

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!

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 07/10/2022 10:52

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!

A friend's DD (now 3 or 4) is called Ada. She suits it and I prefer it to Ava which is far more common.

I personally don't think Ada is very old fashioned.

Buttons294749 · 07/10/2022 10:53

I know 2 x adas so now feel like it's a young name. Saying that i dont like short names, so violet

GonnaGetGoingReturns · 07/10/2022 10:53

fantasmasgoria1 · 07/10/2022 10:25

Violet. Ada, just my opinion, brings to mind old ladies who lived in the 40s. With a blue rinse.

I suppose so a bit. I've got a friend called Wioletta (Viola) - she goes by Viola.

resm · 07/10/2022 10:55

Congratulations! Both are lovely, would you consider Ava as a compromise almost?

RedToothBrush · 07/10/2022 10:56

Violet screamed and scream until she was sick to get what she wanted from daddy.
Ada was smart and fearless in her own abilities in a world against her.

Violet is a nice name. But i still struggle with Roald Dahl and the name.

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.

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.

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 😍

LadyDanburysHat · 07/10/2022 11:01

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

aniamana · 07/10/2022 11:03

violet.

NeversmileataCrocodile · 07/10/2022 11:03

Not Ada Doom!

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.

outtheshowernow · 07/10/2022 11:09

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

wetpebbles · 07/10/2022 11:12

I read that as Asda

20viona · 07/10/2022 11:16

Violet. Or I prefer the spelling Ayda.

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

S25 · 07/10/2022 11:51

Ada Violet would be beautiful! Congratulations on her arrival ❤️

ChildrenOfTheQuorn · 07/10/2022 14:25

I know an Ada short for Adelaide if that helps?

I like both but prefer Violet.

Anotherdayanotherdollar · 07/10/2022 15:26

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

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