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Ava?

41 replies

ateles · 14/07/2008 17:16

I LOVE this name, wanted it for DS had he been a girl. I personally don't know any other Ava's...is it really that common? I also really like Ines and Anais...what does the mumsnet jury think?

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reethi96 · 14/07/2008 17:20

I know one. It is very pretty. Myleene Klass named her baby Ava last year so I expect it will become more popular as celebrities tend to to start a trend.

Not keen on Ines and Anais though.

HollyGoHeavily · 14/07/2008 17:20

I know a lovely baby called Ava - it strikes me as quite a glamorous name, I always think of Ava Gardner

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FoghornLeghorn · 14/07/2008 17:23

I love Ava but DH vetoed this time. Have a niece called Anais and I think it's very pretty

Flier · 14/07/2008 17:26

think Ava is lovely. Innes where I live is a boys name, so don't like Ines. Anais is nice, but do prefer Ava.

FabioUnblogged · 14/07/2008 17:27

J'approve.

Jackstini · 14/07/2008 17:27

Really like Ava, Anais reminds me of the perfume I'm afraid and not keen on Ines

AuntieMaggie · 14/07/2008 17:34

Lovely names but not sure about Ines for a girl

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ateles · 14/07/2008 17:55

Thanks for your replies, I definately prefer Ava too, just need to convince DP now!

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DarthVader · 14/07/2008 17:58

Ava is very popular now, definitely in the top 100 names for girls

sannie · 15/07/2008 10:17

i know a girl called Ada - very pretty

tommiles001 · 16/07/2008 07:02

Ava's only common among those born after 1990 - ie, kids! Seems like the name has been really popular only in the last decade, despite its famous bearer Ava Gardner: baby name Ava

bikerunski · 19/07/2008 22:09

Isn't Ines/Inez a girl's name in Spanish though?

SquiffyHock · 20/07/2008 22:53

I have an Ava and she's really beautiful !! Lots of people comment on the name - it is definately becoming popular but I don't mind that. I love that it is derived from Avis - bird. She was like a little chick when she was born!! I still love it.

cheesesarnie · 20/07/2008 22:56

i love it.i know 2 7 year old avas.very pretty

lanismum · 20/07/2008 23:15

I have a 15 month old gorgeous Ava, I love it but have met quite a few recently...........

sunnydelight · 20/07/2008 23:57

Gorgeous.

Ledodgy · 20/07/2008 23:58

Lovely.

colacubes · 21/07/2008 00:00

We have 5 at nursery!!

VeronicaMars · 21/07/2008 00:00

Love that name.

MmeLindt · 21/07/2008 00:00

Ava is a beautiful name.

Ines is a girl's name in Germany, DH has a cousin Ines.

mazzystar · 21/07/2008 00:16

I like Ines
v glam
Ava lovely, but definitely popular at the mo, not that that should necessarily put you off
Anais- after Anais Nin the writer? or Anais Anais the rank 80's perfume?

boodleboot · 25/02/2010 11:19

I really love this name and am sure it isn't that popular. i dont know any.

Sunshinemummy · 25/02/2010 11:31

Ava is a lovely name but I know a few. Anais Nin would put me off Anais I'm afraid. I love love love Ines. Think it's a really beautiful and unusual name. Ines de la Fresange used to be Karl Lagerfeld's muse and is a gorgeous woman.

narna · 25/02/2010 12:44

I have a spanish friend called Ines,she is stunning.