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Laurie...

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devoncreamtea · 07/06/2014 11:44

Considering Laurie - but...would he get 'Loz'? Any experiences?

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devoncreamtea · 09/06/2014 23:18

surviving we have similar taste! I love Gilbert, but can't convince dh....

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survivingsummer · 09/06/2014 22:22

Laurie was actually a compromise name for us as DP and I couldn't agree on our first choices! I'm actually really pleased we went for it as both of those names have become really popular since then. DS loves his name too!

Other names on the list were:

Sebastian
Gilbert
Theo
Archie
Monty
Perry
Silas
Dominic
Hugh

lamprey42 · 09/06/2014 21:15

Love it. Like you I'd associate with Laurie Lee

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/06/2014 20:34

Love it. The last one I met was known as Lol!

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devoncreamtea · 08/06/2014 19:17

Laurie - natch!

flip - Lollo is cute!

My association for Laurie is either Little Women or Laurie Lee - both big favourites for me. I tend to prefer shorter names, or 'dimunitive' type names.

My other children are Meg, Bess, Emma and Rafe. I think Laurie fots pretty well?

For those with Laurie's themselves (or equally without!) which other names did you consider/have you got? It took me 6 + weeks to name my other Son, which was fine - but I would prefer to have a few favourites lined up in advance this time!

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Molotov · 08/06/2014 19:13

I knew a Laura who chose to nn herself as Laurie in a deliberate statement against Loz.

It didn't stick, though, and everyone carried on calling her Laura.

I liked Laurie, fwiw. Also like Lori, but that looks American to me, which doesn't feel 'right' compared to Laurie.

LaurieFairyCake · 08/06/2014 19:09

Obviously I like it Grin

flipflopsonfifthavenue · 08/06/2014 19:06

My nephew is Lawrence and very occasionally gets called Laurie. I think Larry is a nn for Lawrence too (although maybe more N American) and def not to be confused with a girl. I quite like Loz, I know a male one.
I grew up in Italy and the nn for Lorenzo is Lollo which is cute.

furrlinedsheepskinjacket · 08/06/2014 15:43

ds is Lawrence but is also called lol.

survivingsummer · 08/06/2014 15:41

It is bizarre, I would never have considered not calling my DS 'Laurence' because it's a female name in France!!

Round these parts there is a strong connection with the poet and writer Laurie Lee whose centenary it is this year Smile

ThinkIveBeenHacked · 08/06/2014 14:44

Haha thats what I have! (Not even short for anything). Lawrence is higgmh on my list so I asked an English Teacher friend what she thought of the name and she didnt make the connection so I figure you can get away with it Grin

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devoncreamtea · 08/06/2014 14:43

thinkI've been I have to confess to having a Meg....

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rachel234 · 08/06/2014 14:13

Laurence, like Florence, look feminine to me (yes, I know they are girls' names in France).

For a boy, Laurent or Lawrence works better imo.

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looki · 08/06/2014 13:37

I like Laurie for a boy but really dislike the name Lauren or Lori for a girl. Strange how the mind works.

gemmal88 · 08/06/2014 11:49

If my son had been a girl he would have been Laurie, I love it for a girl but not keen for a boy.

Angelto5 · 08/06/2014 11:45

We knew a male Lawrence-who sadly passed away the beginning of May aged 83.He was sometimes called lawrie but we called him Lol. Our dc affectionately called him lollypop.

CorusKate · 08/06/2014 11:29

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badtime · 08/06/2014 11:00

Corus, 'Laurence' is a girl's name in France. I think it is a bit strange that people do seem to go on about that - I've never heard anyone say you can't use 'Andrea' for a girl because it's a boy's name in Italy!

I much prefer the 'u' spelling in a given name, as I think 'Lawrence' looks like a surname.

skolastica · 08/06/2014 10:50

I have a DS Lawrie, never called Loz as far as I know. To me, it's a really strong name.

ThinkIveBeenHacked · 08/06/2014 10:41

I wanted Laurie but my DD is names for a Little Women character so I couldnt possibly use a LW male name too.

Im contemplating Lawrence or Leo as possible alternatives.

CorusKate · 08/06/2014 10:40

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Rhubarbgarden · 08/06/2014 10:38

Absolutely love it.

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devoncreamtea · 08/06/2014 09:10

Thanks folks! Like the name, but haven't chosen yet. Wouldn't do Laurence if intended to use Laurie - would just cut to the chase! Thanks for your comments.

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squoosh · 07/06/2014 13:49

Oh and he's never called Loz!

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