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My name is Ada (pronounced Ay-duh), and I will be forever grateful for my parents not naming me Ava.

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Also, whoever says this name is for an old lady is out of their mind.

Every next popular name…something that sounds like something currently popular, only different.

Simple and noble, with the wonderful namesake Ada Lovelace. I would use it to honour a family member called Adam.

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.

Ada is the best three letter boy's name there is!

Better than the overused Ava.

I've loved this name for years and years, it's very timeless and charming with a strong beauty to it.

Ada is pretty common in Turkey as well. It means "island" in Turkish. It's one of the best picks if you are having a girl abroad. [noted -ed]

Ada is simple and classic!

Better than my own name, Jada. I’m glad Ada is not as popular anymore because I want to change my name.

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.

This name is pretty! Short but sweet. I prefer this to Ida.

Much prefer Ida :)

Adorable and short!

Like it better than Ida.

Cute!

Nice name, but I might be biased :D.

First word this name reminded me of was ‘aider’, but that’s not really a bad thing. I’ve grown to this name a lot now and I like it!

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.

Strong name! Simple and beautiful! A lot better than Ana which feels too soft. Ada is a good name!

Love this name! So cute and ages well.

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.

Makes me think of the disease called AIDS.

Good name, but I prefer Aida, which is a spelling variation.

My brother's name is Adrian, nicknamed Ada, I find his name beautiful and I think this name should be male too.

It's an alright name. This is a good alternative to Ava, though. It's more mature, ages better, and is less common.

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!

If I have a daughter, I will name her this ❤❤❤.

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.

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.

This name is short and simple, and has a great meaning and namesakes. It also is ageless. Overall, a wonderful name.

Ada may remind some Americans of ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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.

This is my name :D
Ada Fidelina
I like it.

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.

Pretty enough, but a bit short and plain as a full name. A wonderful pet form of Adelaide, however.

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.

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Also, Ada Lovelace? Pretty cool.

Ada is smart and underused.

Ada is so short, frumpy, and plain - I'd spurn Ada in favour of the beautiful name Adara!

NO NO NO! Terrible name, I wouldn't enflict it upon a gerbil.

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. :)

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.

I year ago I would have said 'What an old lady name! I hate it!'. I read a book that had this name on a girl about my age, and I like it a lot now.