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Demelza -- I've adored the name ever since seeing the Poldark series on PBS (BBC) in the 1970's. The character of Demelza in the TV series perfectly suits the sounds of the name: energetic, quirky and fun.
Ada -- I fell in love with Ada watching an old British black and white film from the 1950's, "Hobson's Choice." There is a very minor character in the Victorian comedy named Ada. But it just leapt out at me. I love the sound of it, and the nostalgic feeling I get. Someone on these boards pointed out one thing that has stuck with me. Never use Ada as a mn; it sounds like "ate a." Sophie Ada sounds like "Sophie ate a." If the surname is a noun the whole thing could get really comical. Ada is a nice alternative to ubiquitous Ava.
Cecilia -- I should like Cecilia. It's classic, has a connection to ancient Rome, is very feminine. But it always strikes me as prissy sounding. I much prefer variant Cecily or unrelated Celia.
Ada -- I fell in love with Ada watching an old British black and white film from the 1950's, "Hobson's Choice." There is a very minor character in the Victorian comedy named Ada. But it just leapt out at me. I love the sound of it, and the nostalgic feeling I get. Someone on these boards pointed out one thing that has stuck with me. Never use Ada as a mn; it sounds like "ate a." Sophie Ada sounds like "Sophie ate a." If the surname is a noun the whole thing could get really comical. Ada is a nice alternative to ubiquitous Ava.
Cecilia -- I should like Cecilia. It's classic, has a connection to ancient Rome, is very feminine. But it always strikes me as prissy sounding. I much prefer variant Cecily or unrelated Celia.
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Love Demelza, always have. My mum was nearly going to call me Demelza actually, so it has a special connection for me.
Ada is pretty, but I prefer the very similar sounding Ava.
Cecilia is nms. I just don't like it at all.
Ada is pretty, but I prefer the very similar sounding Ava.
Cecilia is nms. I just don't like it at all.
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