Comments on: Name of the Day: Ada

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[...] super-short, as is period-correct Ada or [...]

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[...] the wayback machine: the feature name in 2008 was clunky Clarence; in 2009, the antique Ada; and just a year ago, it was the lovely, but perhaps burdensome [...]

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By: Emmy Jo

Emmy Jo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:33:29 +0000

Ada is beautiful, and I love all the German “noble” names, particularly Adeline, Adelaide, and Adelie.

Last year’s Christmas tree was called Adah because with the biblical spelling it means “adornment.” Yes, I do name my Christmas trees.

By: Allison

Allison — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:02:00 +0000

It is pretty, and I love the sound of Addy, but honestly? You did way better w/ Clio/Claire. Claire just sounds so bright and shiny, and Clio is as distinctive as it is cute. Hard to beat, I say. Bonus points for timelessness: you can’t tell by name alone how old a Claire is; she could be eight or eighty.

By: appellationmountain

appellationmountain — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:10:25 +0000

Adelaide was on my short list for years – my husband’s nn is Del, so Adelaide and Cordelia would honor Dad. But I hear you about all the Addies out there … it’s not quite as common as Maddie, but I’m sure she’s on her way. Factor in the Avas and yeah, this one isn’t as distinctive as she appears at first glance.

Too bad, because she’s really quite charming.

By: Allison

Allison — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:01:25 +0000

Poor Ada sounds overused through no fault of her own. People are naturally inclined towards names that sound familiar, and then change it slightly if it seems too popular (which is ironically what made it attractive in the first place). Emma/Emily become Emerson, Ava becomes Eva, and Madison becomes Addison. Ada is really close to Ava, and there’s already a slew of little Addies. A completely admirable choice, but not a standout by any means.

By: SophieGray

SophieGray — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:10:57 +0000

Thanks for another NotD

I really began to like Ada through my long love of Adeline, which I don’t like as much any more. I like that she’s more streamlined and simple, and down here, I don’t think she’d get mixed up with Ava (even though she sits at #6). Most recently, I’ve become enamoured with Ida though – I love her! But can’t use her up front, hence Beatrix Ida Primrose!

By: Lola

Lola — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:04:40 +0000

Wow, I could have sworn I answered this earlier! Weird.

Anyway, to repeat myself, I need to meet a little ada, right now all that’s in my head is the nasty old lady three doors down (or was it two? I forget). Ada & Nellie were sisters that lived together, Nellie was nice, Ada was mean.

So while I like Ada’s sound and agree, she’ll be mistaken for Ava quite a bit; Ada for me needs a new image, I can’t help but think of the one I did know. I’d rather Adele or Adeline, the only two longer forms I do like. And even then, I’d nickname Della before Ada, because of that nasty one. Ada’s lovely, but I love Ida (and Della)!

By: photoquilty

photoquilty — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:50:02 +0000

I’ve known a girl named Ada, pronounced AH-dah. Not my cup of tea. My newest SIL is considering Ada (AY-dah) for her bun in the oven.It’s okay…but the babe will get confused with Ava allllll the time. Still, I’m glad she’s not into Madison. My other SIL picked nice, classic/traditional names, nothing trendy for her kids, and I would hate the new SIL to mess up the standards we’ve set. LOL