Way better than the basic and generic Ava. Ada sounds more classy and mature. Every time I hear this name, I think of the genius Ada Lovelace!
― Anonymous User 9/5/2024, edited 9/5/2024
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My name is Ada (pronounced Ay-duh), and I will be forever grateful for my parents not naming me Ava.Also, whoever says this name is for an old lady is out of their mind.
― Anonymous User 4/13/2024
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Every next popular name…something that sounds like something currently popular, only different.
I DEFINITELY prefer this to Ava. Love the classy, vintage sound, and the association with Ada Lovelace. This is fast becoming one of my favourite names.
Despite being pronounced differently, the spelling reminds me of the word "Ada" meaning "there is/are..." in my native language. As a given name, I personally think it's too short.
I love that so many people like the name Ada! It has always seemed like a beautiful, short and irresistible name to me, but I was sorry that it was considered one of those classic old-fashioned names that have not resurfaced and people only see them as grandmother's names. Why? Ada should have the same popularity and acceptance as other names like Abigail, Amelia, and Charlotte. Also, it can be a lovely nickname of another name that I also adore which is Adelaide.
I love the name Ada, but it is NOT the same thing as Aida! UNLIKE like Ada, its ah-ee-da or eye-yee-da, depending on where you are from. My name is Aida and I am sick of people thinking it is a feminisation of Aidan or variant of Ada. Aida on its own is Arabic, but in French and Russian it is (short for Adelaida/Adelaide). Ada is a gorgeous name, just go with its original spelling, none of this Aida or Ayda as Ada stuff.
― Anonymous User 1/18/2021
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Strong name! Simple and beautiful! A lot better than Ana which feels too soft. Ada is a good name!
Our little girl has just been called Ada Esmae and we love it. It's such a pretty name for a beautiful little girl and we have received some lovely comments for our choice.
Ada is a short, beautiful name. It could be used as a nickname for other names, such as Adelaide or Adeline, but I like it by itself. It ages well, and I like it much better than Ava.
My name is Ada Kathryn, or for short, Ada Kate. I love my name! It fits older and younger people alike, and is short and easy to say. All of my friends and strangers are constantly complimenting me! Ada is German for “Noble”, and Ibo for “firstborn female.” As luck would have it, I’m the oldest of my siblings! It’s a great name, and I recommend it to everyone!
― Anonymous User 8/3/2019
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If I have a daughter, I will name her this ❤❤❤.
― Anonymous User 7/8/2019
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This name is honestly underrated. It should be just as well revered as Ava, or Eva, since they are so similar. This is a gorgeous, short, and simple name and I'm waiting for the boost in popularity.
It's pretty. I think it's a bit short though. But I do think this could be an alternative to Ava. Ada seems like it would age better. Adalia is also pretty.
― Anonymous User 12/1/2017
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I like this name a lot but it works best with a long middle name because it's so short, or you can extend to a name with this name included in the beginning so Ada would be a suitable nickname like Adalaide.
My daughter's name is Ada, pronounced "Ay-da". It is short, but she has 4 middle names behind it, gifted at her birth by her older siblings and a friend. I just learned from this thread about the Turkish meaning "Island" and we live on an island, so it's perfect! She is a quirky, creative and brilliant girl like Ada Lovelace. Everyone we meet loves her name.
Not the most elegant name there is, but its still nice :) it's loads more classic and original than "Ava", that's for sure! I much prefer Ada to Ava personally (when it's pronounced aid-a, which I think is the more common English pronunciation).
I love this name. It's gorgeous and is used in many languages. It's generally very easy to pronounce, and can work on both a child and an adult. Plus the famous bearers, like computing visionary Ada Lovelace, make this a very respectable name.
This is one of my current favorite names. It has an endearingly quirky feel, which I think the similar-sounding and super popular 'Ava' lacks. Also, Ada Lovelace? Pretty cool.
It sounds quite great-gradmotherly at the moment, but who knows, maybe it will become popular again? It's actually a pretty name, and it suits children and adults alike. I like the fact that it's so short, only three letters, and still doesn't sound too minimalist. It's not one of my favorites, but I sure wouldn't talk you out of using it.
Actually, I used to be with a girl called so and all that applied to the name, applied to her: 100% feminine, mature, delicate and strong at once, refined. And sensual, should be added. I love the name, as it contains it all. Pity it's not as popular as it was in the beginning of the XXth century.
I know of a gorgeous 5-year-old named Aderyn-Jane, and Ada is one of her nicknames. Another is Addy, which I think can be a cute pet name for Ada. :)
― Anonymous User 7/9/2007
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I love love LOVE this name, but I unfortunately, as the reverse to "Adam and Steve", at anti-lesbian protests and rallies they say "Adam and Eve, not Ada and Eve!", and I don't want to be perceived as anti-gay, though that's probably just me being paranoid and too politically correct.