Ada is an old lady name that’s simple enough to appeal to the modernist, who may also be inspired by namesake Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron and the first female “computer programmer.” Do you fear that Ava is being overused? Consider the name Ada then!
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This name has an English origin and means “woman of honor.”
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This name has a Norman origin, but its modern use comes from an English surname.
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This name is a good choice for a classic name that is not too popular right now — it means “the laurel plant” and is another form of the name Laura.
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An Old English name, this comes from the name of the hazel tree.
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The floral Flora remains less well used but is no less likable than many of her old lady name sisters. The name of the Roman goddess of flowers makes a fresher choice than Lily, Rose, or other flowery sisters (and the related Florence is preparing for a comeback too).
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Like Helen, Margaret is another old lady name that hasn’t quite transcended its old ladyishness. At once rich and strong, it’s got a long royal history and almost as long a list of nicknames, from the classic Meg and Margo to the stylish Mamie and Maisie. Margaret Bourke-White was one of the greatest American photographers.
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Very popular decades ago, this name is regaining favor with today’s parents. It is a Hebrew name and means “princess.”
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This is another form of the name Wilma which means “determined protector.”
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An Old German name, this means “noble, exalted.”
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