Is it crazy....

alliejo725

....to consider Ava at this point?

Of course it's ridiculously popular, but I think it's just lovely.

We would most likely not consider it for this baby, just because our frontrunners are pretty set right now and have been for a while (though I suppose that's subject to change).

I've been thinking about trading it in for Talulla or Donatella---both of which I think are lovely names, just not really....livable.

I don't know. Thoughts? Suggestions? I'd like to get some opinions on this matter!

ETA: I should also add that it could replace Sophia, which is ironic...trading one popular name for another. But if we go with Scarlett for a girl, I don't want to use another S name. (I make it a habit to obsess over things early)

Becky262

I don't think it's crazy.  I love the name Emma and it's still one of our top choices

I only know one Ava IRL.  The top 10 names aren't as widespread as they were when we were kids.  I don't think you'll have to worry about her sharing a classroom with 3 other Ava's   

alliejo725

Becky262:

I don't think it's crazy.  I love the name Emma and it's still one of our top choices

I only know one Ava IRL.  The top 10 names aren't as widespread as they were when we were kids.  I don't think you'll have to worry about her sharing a classroom with 3 other Ava's   

That's true. I think I'm a little wary because it's actually really popular in my area, but we're about to move to another state----so it's probably a non-issue.

HannahO28

Ava is cute. If your DH agrees you should switch it out for Donatella (because I don't see you ever seriously considering naming a daughter Donatella) 

HannahO28

Ava is cute. If your DH agrees you should switch it out for Donatella (because I don't see you ever seriously considering naming a daughter Donatella) 

Moon_Safari

I don't think it's crazy to consider Ava at this point.  You're only 6 weeks pregnant....you have a whole 34 more weeks to contemplate this big decision.  I can't tell you how many times we changed our mind during my pregnancy.  Our list didn't even include Olivia because I kept saying it's too popular but we decided a few weeks before she was born to use the name we love and to forget about popularity.  We have no regrets.

 Good luck!

pinchu

I love Ava. And even though it's popular I would have used it for my DD except for the fact that a close relative already had. Between Sophia and Ava, I like Ava more.

MapleBean

I would still go for it. I've been seeing a lot more kids with the names Morgan, Sarah. Harper, Page, and Hannah than Ava and Sophie/Sophia in my under 5year old classes. Though I agree, Ava was hugely popular near the end of the 90'. I had 4 girls out of 12 named Ava in class one year!

ohfour

alliejo725:

Becky262:

I don't think it's crazy.  I love the name Emma and it's still one of our top choices

I only know one Ava IRL.  The top 10 names aren't as widespread as they were when we were kids.  I don't think you'll have to worry about her sharing a classroom with 3 other Ava's   

That's true. I think I'm a little wary because it's actually really popular in my area, but we're about to move to another state----so it's probably a non-issue.

Have you checked the SSA list for the particular state? Sometimes although it seems popular there aren't really that many babies born with the name.

mizzmeg

Becky262:

 I love the name Emma and it's still one of our top choices

I have been obsessed with Emma since I was a little girl, so I incorporated into the our name. Emmalyn (Emma with my middle name) 

Pocky873

It's not crazy - I think Ava is a beautiful name.  I'm less of a fan of Talulla or Donatella.  Sophia and Scarlett are beautiful, too.  I think that if you're in love with the name, go with it, though I do understand not wanting an extremely popular name. 

saranjosh

It's not crazy at all! If you love Ava, you will be the one who calls her by it her whole life. Studies show that having a common name makes life easier on kids, whereas having a very unusual name can make job searches, college applications and the school bus harder

HappyGoLuckyGal

I don't think it's crazy. Ava has been my favorite name forever. It's strong but ultra feminine, and it looks and sounds lovely. If its popularity doesn't bother you, go for it. I like it more than Sophia.