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The last time this name even charted was in 1984 at #949. After that, it dropped off the face of the earth...which surprises me, since I thought it would be more popular due to names like Ada, Ava, and Isla enjoying their time in the sun.
So, I wonder why Ida isn't more popular? It's simple, sweet, and versatile; I can just as easily see it on a little girl as I can on an old woman. Any ideas?
If you dislike the name, that's okay. In fact, an explanation might solve the mystery for me. :)
So, I wonder why Ida isn't more popular? It's simple, sweet, and versatile; I can just as easily see it on a little girl as I can on an old woman. Any ideas?
If you dislike the name, that's okay. In fact, an explanation might solve the mystery for me. :)
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I think its quite sweet. I am not a fan of the way its pronounced in English (I-da), I do love the Scandinavian pronunciation (EE-dah). I think its softer. I-da reminds me of Idaho which reminds me of potato.
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I carry a torch for the name Ida; I think it's fantastic.
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I know two Ida's one is my gma and the other is one I go to college.
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I know two Ida's one is my gma and the other is one I go to college.
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I've only ever met one Ida, and she was my great-aunt. I had never considered the name before now, but it's a really good name and I'd like to see it used for a younger generation. It has a lot of character.
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I think it sounds a bit dated or "stuffy" because of the 'd' sound. Then again, I don't really like most D names to begin with...
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I think the reason this isn't more popular is because it was a forerunner of names like Ada, Ava, and Isla; kind of like Deborah (or Debra), an Old Testament girls' name that was the forerunner of names like Delilah (and, also that was so popular in its time that few want to try it now). Ida was so popular in its time, that it is "stuck" there. I'd give it another generation or two for it to find its footing once again.
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