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Viola is one of my all-time favorites. Love it pronounced Vee-OH-la, but dislike other pronunciations. I am from another culture, and I don't have negative associations with this name. It's very feminine and youthful for me. It definitely deserves a comeback.

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How do you pronounce Adara?

This message was edited 2/23/2016, 12:09 AM

A dada is ok. I like it though. I like Viola better. I'd chose Judith Adara.

Adara is a name I submitted to BtN a long time ago - they had the Hebrew definition, but I added it as an alternate spelling of Adhara. I like both, and perceive them as very warm names. Adara Cecilia is interesting, though long.

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I used to prefer Viola to Violet because I thought the latter was one letter away from "violent"; but that association is no longer there for me. Both are lovely names.

Adara is really pretty. I like the meaning of the name too. Adara Grace is a gorgeous combo too. Viola is quite nice too, though I prefer Violet.

I love Viola, but Adara doesn't do much for me. I prefer Atarah / Atara.

I really love the names Adara, slightly unusual sounding in a good way. Not a very common name and has a nice meaning.
Adara Grace really works

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Not a massive fan of Viola. It's an okay name I guess, bit old fashioned

Re: Adara, it's one of my favorites and it's absolutely my dd's (Anna) favorite. She adores that and Naomi for future dds. Your combos are fine, however, I have to admit that while I'm not crazy about Grace as a mn, Adara Grace sounds great here.

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Viola is fine with the long e sound. With the long i sound, it doesn't do much for me, I'm afraid.

I adore Viola, but only as Vee-OH-luh, which seems to be the least favoured pronunciation. But it's so gorgeous. Feisty, energetic, and vintage too. Adara is pretty, but I prefer Adira. Adara Grace is nice. Or maybe Adara Cecily.

Adara is pretty, though my first impression is that it's a new spelling of Adora. I like Judith Adara.

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I love Viola, but the pronunciation is ambiguous. vee-OH-la? vy-OH-la? VY-oh-la? I like the reference to the flower, but for a lot of people the first association is with the musical instrument.

Adara is pretty enough. Viola is hideous.

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I know Viola is a favorite here, but I never thought it was appealing or feminine or anything good. It sounds really bad, like an old, racist lady who chain smokes. Hate.

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My favorite combo of the ones you have here is Judith Adara. I think Adara works better as a middle name.

Hi !!!!

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I like Adara very much!!!
I love its sound, meaning and origin.

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I think that the best one is: Adara Grace.
It is simple but perfect.

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Adara Cecilia is too long while Judith Adara has a too complex pronounce...

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I suggest Adara Judith: it flows better.

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Viola: Yes...It is very feminine.
But I think it is too serious.
I prefer Violetta (after the flower).

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Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

This message was edited 2/21/2016, 12:52 PM