Is Ada too simple?

Only theoretically speaking…
Does [name_f]Ada[/name_f] look and sound too minimalist for a first name with a one-syllable last name?
What are your opinions on the name [name_f]Ada[/name_f]?

Thanks:)

I love this name, but I’ve wondered the same thing. I don’t know why though because we use so many 3 letter names for boys–[name_m]Ben[/name_m], [name_u]Sam[/name_u], [name_u]Gus[/name_u], [name_u]Max[/name_u], [name_m]Ben[/name_m], etc. I suppose those all have longer versions as well.
What about using something longer and nn [name_f]Ada[/name_f] if you feel like you need something more substantial? [name_f]Adeline[/name_f]?

I think [name_f]Ada[/name_f] is so beautiful and sweet on its own! I have met an [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] “[name_f]Ada[/name_f]” before which was nice as well

Absolutely not. This is a timeless beautiful name (I’m in love with the similar [name_f]Ava[/name_f] and trying to lengthen it musses up the charm for me). When I think of names being too short, I think in terms of sound rather than written form. This has two syllables and the vowels lend fullness. If you can find a longer variation, such as [name_f]Adeline[/name_f], the it makes a great nn, however [name_f]Adeline[/name_f] does not give me the same tone as [name_f]Ada[/name_f]. Can also be spelled [name_f]Adah[/name_f].

You could also give her a longer mn as another option.

I personally find it too simple, but my taste is generally for more elaborate names. It could definitely work as a standalone name.

[name_f]Adeline[/name_f] and [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] are beautiful…but sadly, I’ve had to leave them out (temporarily) because our last name begins with an L…and, as I mentioned, single-syllable. :frowning: I’m worried we’ll end up with too many 'l’s.

and lovely!

I love [name_f]Ida[/name_f] too.

If you can’t use a longer form
Because of surname then I’d say just go with [name_f]Ada[/name_f]. It’s short but lovely and a well known name. She won’t have issues with spelling or pronunciation. Go for it!

[name_f]Ada[/name_f] is lovely, and I don’t think it’s too simple at all. For only three letters [name_f]Ada[/name_f] packs a punch.

@aj_bear said it nicely. :slight_smile: [name_f]Ada[/name_f] is lovely and sounds fine with a one syllable surname.