See the results of this poll: Ava or Eve?
Respondents: 29 (This poll is closed)
- Ava: 9 (31%)
- Eve: 20 (69%)
I know an [name]Ava[/name] or two… different ages ranging from young… to 30 yrs old.
I don’t know any [name]Eve[/name].
My honest opinion is if you love [name]Ava[/name] as much as it seems you do you’ll be disappointed if you name your daughter [name]Eve[/name]. Forget about the popularity and just go with your instincts.
I agree with sellons. If you love it, go with it! You’ll never find a name as perfect, and you’ll save yourself the time 
Well, popularity can play a big role in unglamorizing a name. If your [name]Ava[/name] goes to school with 5 other [name]Ava[/name]'s - will it still have the same luster for you?
I definitely prefer [name]Eve[/name] of the two, but I think you should go with whatever you really love. You’ll use the name forever, so go with what you love.
I think the popularity is already making [name]Ava[/name] lose it’s luster for me. I hate the idea of my daughter going to school with 5 other [name]Ava[/name]'s! I love [name]Eve[/name], too. That’s why it’s an option. I don’t think it’s as glamorous as [name]Ava[/name], but it definitely is sophisticated, classic, and elegant… I think I just need a gentle nudge to feel confident enough to go with [name]Eve[/name]. I want a name that will make an impact, even if it’s a subtle impact. Would [name]Eve[/name] do that?
[name]Both[/name] are lovely. Try to imagine calling your daughter [name]Eve[/name]. [name]Do[/name] you feel like you settled or do you love it?
I can relate to your delima. years ago we fell in love with the name [name]Sophia[/name] and vowed to name our future daughter that. when expecting our first and found out we were having a girl, we immediately started referring to her as [name]Sophia[/name]. then we found out how popular the name is. we were disapointed but could not bear to change the name - even before her birth. She is 2 years and at the play ground we nearly always run into a [name]Sophia[/name]. But we love her name and could not imagine settling on another. We gave her a unique and sophisticated middle name so if she can’t stand being one of the Sophias in the crowd she can change it up.
hope this helps.
I went to high school with a girl named [name]Eve[/name] who was in a different year than me. But I heard someone say her name in the hall once and then I had to see who she was… if it wouldn’t have been for her lovely name I probably would have never even noticed her!
I think, once you have kids, you begin to realize just how popular these names are. I didn’t know any Olivias, Avas, or even Sophias until I had my daughter and started taking her to the park and to child-oriented events. There really are a lot of little ones running around with these names!
I prefer [name]Eve[/name], anyway…it’s more classic, and really beautiful.
Good luck!
A co-worker has a daughter named [name]Ava[/name], and recently had a second girl. She joked “Maybe I should just pick whatever is on the top of the popularity list, like I apparently did last time!” Once her daughter was named [name]Ava[/name], they turned up everywhere. I did the same thing with Isabellas - it was my girl pick and I had a boy. I only knew a few, and now I meet them all the time! If you will be disappointed with popularity, I can see it being a problem. There’s no chance I will use [name]Isabella[/name] now.
Definitely use [name]Eve[/name] - it is absolutely stunning! I don’t think it lacks at all for glamour or drama, and I think it is a name that will serve her well throughout her life. I get the appeal of [name]Ava[/name], but I actually think that when it comes to sophistication, it’s a watered-down version of [name]Eve[/name].
I think [name]Eve[/name] is perfect. I understand how you’re looking for someone to talk you into it and out of [name]Ava[/name]… but in the long run, you’re going to be the one to make the decision. When you see her, you’ll know. For now you’ll probably go back and forth between the two. But yes, I think [name]Ava[/name] is too popular.
Thank you all for your wonderful advice! I am definitely leaning more towards [name]Eve[/name]. In fact I’m about 98% sure that’s what we’ll name her. It’s sweet, and elegant, but I also think it has a mysterious side of it that is kind of exciting. I agree that when I finally see her for the first time, I will know her name.
I also have a question about middle names for [name]Eve[/name], so I will ask it in a new post.
Thank you all again!!!
I love [name]Ava[/name]! I like it a lot more than [name]Eve[/name], and I think if you really like it, then go for it.
Well it could go two ways. You might name your daughter [name]Ava[/name] just to find out she is one of 4 in her class. That is a real possibility. On the other had you could name her [name]Eve[/name] only to find out on the first day of kindergarten that there are not Avas in her class. I think you should pick the name you love. My nephew is [name]Jacob[/name] and he is the only one in his grade. I know boys are less picky but he personally loves his name and doesnt mind that it is popular.
Out of personal preference I prefer [name]Eve[/name]. It is simple and sweet. I dont think it is too simple. The nn [name]Evie[/name] is super sweet too.
I already voted on your poll for a mn for [name]Eve[/name], but I just thought I’d share that at our local hospitals (all two of them) there have been 15 [name]Ava[/name]‘s, one Ayva, one [name]Aiva[/name], and one [name]Avah[/name] this year, as well as an [name]Avalyn[/name]. But only one [name]Eve[/name]…during the entire lifespan of the hospitals’ websites.