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Ida is, at present, my favorite female name. I've never known even one, but I feel like it is ripe for the picking, and I would definitely use it on a child. Here in the US it is almost unheard-of on a child, but I have no idea how common it is outside of the US.
It is also probably my great-great-grandmother's name, but so little is known of my great-grandfather William Otho Beasley's origins (Caroline County, Virginia didn't exactly keep stellar records in 1886, apparently), but there is one birth registry for William Otho Beasley, b. 14 March 1886, father E. T. Beasley, mother, Ida. No other information is known in my family about his lineage.
Do you like Ida? If you had to incorporate Ida into a combo, what would you pair it with? I'm more interested in combos with Ida as the first name, but if you have any excellent ones with Ida as the middle name, go ahead and include them.
I think Ida Frances, Ida Virginia, Ida Josephine, Ida Marian, Ida Penelope, and Ida Ruth have the right levels of allurement.
I also sort of like Iva (pronounced EYE-va), and have known a lady named Iva, though she was very, very old when I was a child.
I genuinely am interested in other people's perceptions of Ida (and Iva), because until now, it has only been a secretive infatuation. :)
It is also probably my great-great-grandmother's name, but so little is known of my great-grandfather William Otho Beasley's origins (Caroline County, Virginia didn't exactly keep stellar records in 1886, apparently), but there is one birth registry for William Otho Beasley, b. 14 March 1886, father E. T. Beasley, mother, Ida. No other information is known in my family about his lineage.
Do you like Ida? If you had to incorporate Ida into a combo, what would you pair it with? I'm more interested in combos with Ida as the first name, but if you have any excellent ones with Ida as the middle name, go ahead and include them.
I think Ida Frances, Ida Virginia, Ida Josephine, Ida Marian, Ida Penelope, and Ida Ruth have the right levels of allurement.
I also sort of like Iva (pronounced EYE-va), and have known a lady named Iva, though she was very, very old when I was a child.
I genuinely am interested in other people's perceptions of Ida (and Iva), because until now, it has only been a secretive infatuation. :)
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My wedding photographer just posted a shoot of a little girl named Ida! I'm terrible at guesstimating ages, but I'd say she looked about two or so. Very cute, and I was really excited to see Ida used on a girl that age - so unexpected!
Ida is also the name of my great-great-grandmother (it's a less flattering name on her; I've seen pictures). Her combo was Ida Gustava (or Gustavfa).
I love all of those Ida combos, particularly Ida Penelope - they seem to complement and contrast with each other just the right amount.
Combos:
Ida Daphne
Ida Rosemary
Ida Constance
Ida Vivian
Ida Susannah
Ida Therese
Ida Celeste
Ida Clementine
Ida Simone
Ida Hadassah
Ida Renata
Ida Magnolia
Ida is also the name of my great-great-grandmother (it's a less flattering name on her; I've seen pictures). Her combo was Ida Gustava (or Gustavfa).
I love all of those Ida combos, particularly Ida Penelope - they seem to complement and contrast with each other just the right amount.
Combos:
Ida Daphne
Ida Rosemary
Ida Constance
Ida Vivian
Ida Susannah
Ida Therese
Ida Celeste
Ida Clementine
Ida Simone
Ida Hadassah
Ida Renata
Ida Magnolia
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I'm not too keen on Ida. It sounds kind of unintelligent (maybe it's the "duh" sound?_ and "down home" country, as someone else mentioned, when it is applied to a girl or young woman. That said, I could almost see the appeal on an infant and can easily picture it on an old woman.
I met an Ida once while volunteering. She's probably in 8th grade now, so...about 14? She wore her hair in a bun on the top of her head with a giant, cartoonish bow.
I'm kind of enjoying the EE-duh pronunciation people have mentioned.
And despite not being a fan of Ida itself, I appreciate Ida Frances, Ida Josephine, and maybe even Ida Virginia.
Combos...um...Ida Martine. Ida Beatrice / Ida Beatrix. Ida Renee. Ida Zephyrine. Ida Helene / Ida Helena.
I met an Ida once while volunteering. She's probably in 8th grade now, so...about 14? She wore her hair in a bun on the top of her head with a giant, cartoonish bow.
I'm kind of enjoying the EE-duh pronunciation people have mentioned.
And despite not being a fan of Ida itself, I appreciate Ida Frances, Ida Josephine, and maybe even Ida Virginia.
Combos...um...Ida Martine. Ida Beatrice / Ida Beatrix. Ida Renee. Ida Zephyrine. Ida Helene / Ida Helena.
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I can't say I love the name Ida, mainly because it was my gm's name and she was one mean woman! Her name was Ida Lillian, btw, but she chose to go by Ida Lee.
Of your combos, I like Ida Virginia best. The flow is perfect and it's a dual nod to your background and your home. It has a lush, retro quality that is both refined and spirited. Ida Frances and Ida Josephine tie for second fave. Hmmm, I think your combos are causing me to reconsider my dislike of Ida!
Of your combos, I like Ida Virginia best. The flow is perfect and it's a dual nod to your background and your home. It has a lush, retro quality that is both refined and spirited. Ida Frances and Ida Josephine tie for second fave. Hmmm, I think your combos are causing me to reconsider my dislike of Ida!
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Ida is a great choice in my opinion. I don't love it, but if I did I would have no trouble using it. I happen to love Ira and sort of feel the same way about it. Iva is nice too.
Ida Marion / Marian is great
Ida Lucienne
Ida Felicity
Ida Corinne
Ida Miriam
Ida Mariam
Ida Meredith
Ida Rosamund
Ida Rosalind
Ida Marion / Marian is great
Ida Lucienne
Ida Felicity
Ida Corinne
Ida Miriam
Ida Mariam
Ida Meredith
Ida Rosamund
Ida Rosalind
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I hate Ida.
I think it's childish, has an ugly sound and it's whiney. that said, I'm in Sweden where Ida is a popular name in my generation and among kids. When I imagine an Ida in the US I see an elderly black woman. Maybe a stereotype? I dunno.
I prefer Iva. I had a co-worker at my previous job who had a daughter named Iva, and a son named Idris.
I think it's childish, has an ugly sound and it's whiney. that said, I'm in Sweden where Ida is a popular name in my generation and among kids. When I imagine an Ida in the US I see an elderly black woman. Maybe a stereotype? I dunno.
I prefer Iva. I had a co-worker at my previous job who had a daughter named Iva, and a son named Idris.
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Iva just makes me think of "intensivvårdsavdelning"(IVA) - intensive care unit.
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Yeah, I think of that as well. But decided not to mention it as it won't matter outside Sweden :)
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Ida is a common name in Norway. It is common to combine it with middlenames like Marie and Sofie. We pronounce it "ee-da".
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Ida is darling. Feminine "i" names have a special allure for me. They can be exotic and familiar at the same time. Ida has that dual quality, depending on pronunciation.
I prefer "EE-duh," but here in the U.S. it's not worth the trouble of fighting "EYE-duh." I like like the "EYE-duh" way too, which has more of a down-home / friendly feeling. It just feels more Irish and mystical as "EE-duh." My cousin is married to one in Ireland, although she may spell it Ide.
Using "EYE-duh," the first one to pop to mind was Ida Penelope, but you've already thought of that one. All of the combinations that you've listed are wonderful, especially Ida Frances and Ida Josephine. Sorry for any repeats:
Ida Charlotte
Ida Parthenope
Ida Lillian
Ida Rosemary
Ida Leonore
Ida Callisto
Ida Bernadette
Ida Wilhelmine
Ida Margaret / Marguerite
Ida Cecily
Ida Xanthe (initials I.X. -- too cool)
Ida Nolwenn
Ida Celeste / Celestine
Ida Helen
I prefer "EE-duh," but here in the U.S. it's not worth the trouble of fighting "EYE-duh." I like like the "EYE-duh" way too, which has more of a down-home / friendly feeling. It just feels more Irish and mystical as "EE-duh." My cousin is married to one in Ireland, although she may spell it Ide.
Using "EYE-duh," the first one to pop to mind was Ida Penelope, but you've already thought of that one. All of the combinations that you've listed are wonderful, especially Ida Frances and Ida Josephine. Sorry for any repeats:
Ida Charlotte
Ida Parthenope
Ida Lillian
Ida Rosemary
Ida Leonore
Ida Callisto
Ida Bernadette
Ida Wilhelmine
Ida Margaret / Marguerite
Ida Cecily
Ida Xanthe (initials I.X. -- too cool)
Ida Nolwenn
Ida Celeste / Celestine
Ida Helen
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I absolutely adore Ida Léontine!
I always forget about Léontine and what an elegant underused gem the name is. Nicely done.
I always forget about Léontine and what an elegant underused gem the name is. Nicely done.
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I really like Ida, too!
To me, this is a classy but still very fresh choice for a girl.
I used to like it even more but it has gotten very popular over here. I live in Europe, by the way. To me, it is a Nordic name. So I also pronounce it [EE-dah]. I don't really like the English pronunciation.
Iva is alright, but I definitely prefer Ida. Iva reminds me of Ivan which I loathe.
Ida is sweet and short, therefore I would add a longer, maybe -e ending name to it. I don't like to see it in the middle name spot because it is so short.
Suggestions:
Ida Lili
Ida Cecilie
Ida Charlotte
Ida Henriette
Ida Karoline
Ida Mathilde
Ida Pauline
Ida Rose
Ida Sofie
Of the combos you suggested I like
Ida Josephine, but would prefer Ida Josefine
Ida Marian, though I find Marian a little masculine sounding
To me, this is a classy but still very fresh choice for a girl.
I used to like it even more but it has gotten very popular over here. I live in Europe, by the way. To me, it is a Nordic name. So I also pronounce it [EE-dah]. I don't really like the English pronunciation.
Iva is alright, but I definitely prefer Ida. Iva reminds me of Ivan which I loathe.
Ida is sweet and short, therefore I would add a longer, maybe -e ending name to it. I don't like to see it in the middle name spot because it is so short.
Suggestions:
Ida Lili
Ida Cecilie
Ida Charlotte
Ida Henriette
Ida Karoline
Ida Mathilde
Ida Pauline
Ida Rose
Ida Sofie
Of the combos you suggested I like
Ida Josephine, but would prefer Ida Josefine
Ida Marian, though I find Marian a little masculine sounding
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Ida Frances is decidedly adorable, and on trend for vintage-lovers.
I would personally go with a bit more flair like Ida Magnolia or Ida Wilhelmine or even Ida Theophania.
Ida Marian is also kind've sweet. I had initially thought Ida Marie would be simple and darling, but Marian one ups it I think.
Iva is pretty, and looks better on paper than Ida. Iva would be far more on sound-trend than Ida right now. I would pair it as Iva Simone.
I would personally go with a bit more flair like Ida Magnolia or Ida Wilhelmine or even Ida Theophania.
Ida Marian is also kind've sweet. I had initially thought Ida Marie would be simple and darling, but Marian one ups it I think.
Iva is pretty, and looks better on paper than Ida. Iva would be far more on sound-trend than Ida right now. I would pair it as Iva Simone.
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I can't stand Ida. It makes me think of a sour old maid who looks like Olive Oyl. I've known one, a co-worker at my erstwhile workplace. She was young, in her early thirties, I think, though that was about seven years ago. I was surprised at that name on such a young person. I felt sorry for her for being named Ida.
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