Ada Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ada Name at a Glance

Name	Ada
Meaning	Wealthy. Also from the Old German Eda or Etta, meaning happy. Introduced from Germany in the late 18th century. Also a diminutive of Adela, Adelalde, or Adeline.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ada Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ada means “Wealthy. Also from the Old German Eda or Etta, meaning happy. Introduced from Germany in the late 18th century. Also a diminutive of Adela, Adelalde, or Adeline”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ada Name Origin

Our database records Ada under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ada a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ada is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ada

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