Ad (name)

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Ad is a first name. It is common in the Netherlands, where it is almost always short for Adrianus or Adriaan. [1] In America it can be short for Adolph, Adam, Addison, and others. People with the first name of Ad include:

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wells (name)</span> Surname list

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References

  1. "NVB - verklaring voornaam Ad".