WDYT of Nova (vs Ava)

Girl Names
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What do you think of [name_u]Nova[/name_u]? Compared to [name_f]Ava[/name_f]?

I’m looking for names that feature a V and really like [name_f]Ava[/name_f]. The first time I saw [name_u]Nova[/name_u] I thought it was strange since I have a physics/astro background and because I know a bit of Spanish… but it’s kind of been growing on me and the sound is similar to [name_f]Ava[/name_f] but it’s obviously less popular, likely more trendy though.

Middles [name_m]Ive[/name_m] been thinking about: [name_f]Hope[/name_f], [name_f]Grace[/name_f], [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f], Marjean, maybe [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]

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Here’s a poll too

  • Nova
  • Ava

0 voters

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I like [name_u]Nova[/name_u]. I would pair it with something classic like [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] or [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]. [name_f]Ava[/name_f] Marjean is super cute too!

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I think both are pretty, but I’m partial to [name_u]Nova[/name_u] because of your background. I think that’s really cool. I agree that pairing it with a classic is a good idea like [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f] or [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f].

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I prefer [name_u]Nova[/name_u], even though I like [name_f]Ava[/name_f] too, it’s just less expected and I love the space meaning. I think [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] or [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f] are lovely!

Some other names I thought with a similar vibe are [name_f]Evanna[/name_f] or [name_f]Eva[/name_f]!

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Nova has spark! I like it

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I don’t really like either, tbh, but I do prefer [name_f]Ava[/name_f], if I have to choose, because it has somewhat of a glamorous, Old Hollywood vibe. [name_u]Nova[/name_u] is too modern for my taste, and I just don’t love the sound, personally.

However, it’s great for you! I like the flow of [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f], but [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] is a classic you can never go wrong with. :slight_smile:

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I prefer [name_f]Ava[/name_f] myself. I love astronomy but [name_u]Nova[/name_u]’s never felt very namey to me and I much prefer [name_f]Ava[/name_f] or [name_f]Norah[/name_f]. I wish I could love [name_u]Nova[/name_u] because of the astronomy thing, but it just doesn’t appeal, sorry. Other lovely names that have a “V” that remind me of [name_f]Ava[/name_f]:

Livia
[name_f]Vera[/name_f]
[name_f]Violet[/name_f]
[name_f]Aveline[/name_f]/Avalon/Avonlea
[name_u]Evelyn[/name_u]

I really like [name_f]Ava[/name_f] Marjean and [name_f]Ava[/name_f] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f], even [name_f]Ava[/name_f] [name_f]Hope[/name_f]. [name_f]Ava[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] seems a bit predictable but still nice. I think I like [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Hope[/name_f] or [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f] best for [name_u]Nova[/name_u].

Good luck!

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I like [name_u]Nova[/name_u] a lot. The only middles that flow well with it are [name_u]Nova[/name_u] Marjean and [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f]. [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Hope[/name_f] has too many long o’s and looks choppy to me. [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] is too wordy. [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] trips me up. But [name_u]Nova[/name_u] Marjean is divine! I like [name_f]Ava[/name_f] Marjean too.

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I quite like it! [name_f]My[/name_f] only associations with are Supernovas, which I think is an awesome connection, and the character from the Sharknado movies (which may or may not be a positive connection. I ironically love those movies though!). I think [name_u]Nova[/name_u] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] and [name_u]Nova[/name_u] Marjean flow well!

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Nova feels extremely trendy to me and I just don’t love the sound. [name_f]Ava[/name_f] is maybe overdone but I still think it’s a sweet little name! [name_f]Ava[/name_f] [name_f]Katherine[/name_f] is great.

Other v names you might like:

Veda
[name_f]Vita[/name_f]
[name_f]Evie[/name_f] (love this as a nn for [name_f]Evangeline[/name_f])
[name_f]Aveline[/name_f]

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I really like [name_u]Nova[/name_u], it does feel a bit more trendy but I think it’s got a lovely sound!

Nova Marjean is really cool.

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Its interesting to hear what other people think of Nova since I don’t think I’ve seen it brought up in the forums much. Thanks for everyones perspectives!

@Maerad @katkabet @ct349865 @Scottie491 @ashthedreamer @whatchamacallit I’m glad that Marjean is getting a bit of love too. It’s my grandmother’s name and it’s been almost a year since I’ve been able to see her…

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Nova’s very cute! Working with kids, I’ve personally never met a [name_u]Nova[/name_u], but I’ve met loads of Avas of all ages :sweat_smile:

Nova [name_f]Katherine[/name_f] would be stunning, as would [name_u]Nova[/name_u] Marjean!

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:heart: I’m sorry for your loss! That makes Marjean so much more significant; I love [name_f]Ava[/name_f] Marjean even more now!

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I really like [name_u]Nova[/name_u] and I prefer it to [name_f]Ava[/name_f]! It makes me think of space and stars…beautiful

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I much prefer [name_u]Nova[/name_u] in terms of sound and association. I love the vibe it gives off. But [name_u]Nova[/name_u] for me is too popular, definitely not as popular as [name_f]Ava[/name_f] which is #3 in the US but [name_u]Nova[/name_u] is #51 in the US and I wouldn’t be surprised if it kept rising. I loved the suggestion of [name_u]Nova[/name_u] Marjean though! Very glamorous and old Hollywood

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Nova, it’s so unique and I love how it’s Latin for new, which has survived into the modern Romance languages (Pt: nova, Es: nueva, It: nuova). It gives it a certain pedigree, it feels truly timeless.

Nova [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] is cool and classic.
[name_u]Nova[/name_u] Marjean is interesting.

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Nova Marjean is fantastic combination.
It has a cool and unique vibe.

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