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Laurence

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Nelleflowerpot · 07/07/2016 22:23

Opinions please
Also Terence, Kenneth as similar

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Florrie21 · 16/07/2016 22:26

Sorry, not keen on any. If I had to choose it would probably be Lawrence. I really don't like Kenneth. Sorry.

mumsnit · 16/07/2016 20:30

I have a DS called Laurence (Laurie) so am of course biased Wink but we love his name and it's still quite uncommon too.

Must admit not keen on the other two.

Pipilangstrumpf · 12/07/2016 15:28

Laurie looks even more feminine to me.

nooka · 12/07/2016 08:09

Laurence is the older spelling, coming to the UK via the Romans with a saint or two. Lawrence is more recent and more commonly used now.

I like Laurence, with Laurie as a potential diminutive. Lawrence lends itself more to Larry, which then to me is more like Terrence/Terry and Kenneth/Kenny which are all 60s sorts of names, so currently a bit uncool really.

Pipilangstrumpf · 12/07/2016 07:51

Autocorrect... Should be Like Florence is to Florent!

Pipilangstrumpf · 12/07/2016 07:50

Laurence is the girl version of Laurent. Love me Florence is to Florent.

I'd spell it Lawrence for a boy.

PterodactylToenails · 12/07/2016 01:33

Laurence/Lawrence is a surname in my opinion. Not keen on the other two names you've listed.

SteviebunsBottrittrundle · 08/07/2016 20:47

This is such a weird coincidence; I was just thinking yesterday how much I love the name Lawrence! Was banking it for (very hypothetical) future boy name. It just popped into my head for some reason. I think it's great; it's unusual but elegant without being too much. If I had a boy tomorrow I would definitely use it.

2ManySweets · 08/07/2016 19:33

Use a "u" for a Euro-feel (NOTE: it can be a girls name in France when spelled like this but I think it's so chic).

Love it x

plimsolls · 08/07/2016 19:28

Oh I LOVE Laurence. Still kind of considering it for ours if it's a boy. Laurie is just such a great name and I can imagine it suiting all sorts of personalities.

Grumpysfirstwife · 08/07/2016 14:00

Love Laurence, but I would because I used it for one of my sons names. Grin

OliveV · 08/07/2016 13:54

I don't like any Sad

sonlypuppyfat · 08/07/2016 13:24

I had an Uncle Lol its not a nice name

SunnyL · 08/07/2016 13:22

Lawrence is my nephew and I still don't like it.

HoratioNightboy · 08/07/2016 13:10

Ooh, not much love for Kenneth. Sad

It's my favourite of the three; a very strong, manly name. Also regal, being the name of three Scottish kings.

I've never been keen on any names ending in -ence. They all seem a bit 'wet' to me. Sorry.

I've only ever met one Lawrence who was known as Lala. I could never bring myself to say it.

VioletBam · 08/07/2016 05:57

Hate Kenneth love Terry.

VioletBam · 08/07/2016 05:57

Lawrence is a much better and older spelling. I love it.

Tellmewhyohwhy · 08/07/2016 05:55

Really awful, all three. Lawrence is just about passable but the one I know calls himself Loz as he hates it and it doesn't suit him.

Porcupinetree · 08/07/2016 05:47

I think they all sound old blokes names to be honest.

RandomName9 · 07/07/2016 23:57

My brothers middle name is Kenneth (he is 23!!!) It is horrendous & he hates it!!! 😂
I like Lawrence though.

Lilacpink40 · 07/07/2016 23:56

Another stick with Laurence vote!

Sophronia · 07/07/2016 23:53

I love Laurence and Laurie for short, prefer this spelling to Lawrence.

Terence is ok, and I like Kenneth and Kenny.

ironrooster · 07/07/2016 23:01

Prefer Lawrence too.

BikeRunSki · 07/07/2016 22:57

Laurence always looks like it should be a girls name to me (I went to a French primary school, where is was).

Lawrence is better.

Kenneth and Terence are old bloke names that have not become chic yet!

stareatthetvscreen · 07/07/2016 22:54

use a w :)

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