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Opinions on this name?

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justanotheryoungmother · 18/03/2017 20:15

So DP and I are expecting our first (32 weeks) and we have argued over names since the beginning. He likes Gaelic names and I'm not as keen. However, we were watching the Gilmore Girls and he decided that the best name that he has ever heard is Lorelai and has his heart set on it. I really wanted Lily, but he won't budge! He hates Lily and no other suggestions take his fancy. I don't not like Lorelai but it's not my favourite, however he's picked a lot worse, so this seems to be the best one thus far; what are your opinions on the name?Confused

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mathanxiety · 22/03/2017 04:00

I know a Laura Leigh, no hyphen, and both names are used...

crapfatbanana · 21/03/2017 23:01

Lorelai is a bit frilly for me but Lori is cute.

Lily gets my vote. It's popular for a reason.

Or what about Laurence?

DonkeysDontRideBicycles · 21/03/2017 22:45

Um what's this 'he's not budging' business? You don't have to say, 'At least I don't dislike it' and just give up. This is your DD too, you'll have to stand up for her more than once during her childhood so start with this.
Fwiw it so happens I like Lorelei and Lily but it's for both of you to decide!

buttercup54321 · 21/03/2017 11:01

Lorelai is beautiful. Lorraine? Laura?

OpalIridescence · 19/03/2017 14:12

I have a Lorelei, it really suits my daughter.

Reactions are generally positive although we do have to spell it to people and it is occasionally pronounced incorrectly.

My daughter's nickname at the moment is Lolly but the name offers grown up nicknames like Lori when she is older.

Funnily, I expected Gilmore Girls comments, but often people associate it with the opera or pop song.

If you like a name you should go for it, kids especially just accept names.

However if you don't love it don't do it!

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 19/03/2017 07:53

Just no.
OP, this should be a joint decision, time to go back to the drawing board !

mathanxiety · 19/03/2017 06:17

What's wrong with your H that he won't compromise on names?

Fwiw, I think Lorelei is a nice name, but he can't bulldoze you like that.

user1488788454 · 19/03/2017 06:14

I do think it's a lovely name but in with you! 28 weeks and we're calling our little girl Lily 😊
Yes it's common and 'boring' apparently but from someone who has grown up with an unusual name, common names are so much better and I hate having to spell my name to every single person who asks for it!

Movingonuppppp · 19/03/2017 06:13

Lily may be over used but it's classic and pretty. I don't like the other name - no idea how to say it or spell it and it doesn't look as pretty as Lily

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 19/03/2017 06:10

Not keen at all.

Thanksforasking · 19/03/2017 06:09

I didn't know it was pronounced Lorel-eye. Not keen sorry.

BikeRunSki · 19/03/2017 06:04

It was on my list for DD, as Lorelei, but I was rather put off by the myth of the mermaids/sirens who lured sailors to their death.

PenelopeFlintstone · 19/03/2017 05:34

I like it. Spelled -ei.

RuthB4 · 19/03/2017 05:28

Really really really hate it! Sorry!! I think it would be a pain for her to explain to people the pronounciation and spelling all her life. And she'll forever have people saying "Oh, like the Gilmore Girls". Don't do it!

SuperBeagle · 19/03/2017 03:44

I don't like it.

I'm not a fan of the sound. The "lie" sound on the end bothers me, and it doesn't roll off the tongue nicely.

You both need to love the name. If you don't love Lorelei, it's a no-go. He doesn't get to dictate.

Joeybee · 18/03/2017 23:42

Why can he not compromise too? Don't see why he won't budge on names. It's your child too. I've read a lot of posts of people regretting names. One of the biggest reasons seems to be going for a name that you don't really like, or going for a name to keep someone else happy. Me and my DH have very different opinions on names, but we are both working together to find one, no way I'd go with a name i didn't REALLY love just because he is stubborn.

Sophronia · 18/03/2017 22:00

I only like it spelled Lorelei.

florascotianew · 18/03/2017 21:05

In German, it's approx Law-rel-EYE (emphasis on last syllable) or Law-rel-eye (emphasis the same on all three syllables)

TheUpsideDown · 18/03/2017 20:48

Is it pronounced Lori-lye or Lori-lee? (Sorry I don't watch Gilmore Girls and never come across this name before)

If its pronounced Lori-lye I don't personslly like it

If its pronounced Lori-lee I do like it. It rolls off the tongue better than Lori-lye (to me, anyway)

ThoraGruntwhistle · 18/03/2017 20:43

It looks nice written down (spelled Lorelei) but I think it's horrible said out loud Confused

LorLorr2 · 18/03/2017 20:42

I think it's lovely. There's something old fashioned-feeling about it yet it's not common. You could name her Lorelai but still nickname her Lily yourself- I know Lorelai doesn't technically shorten to it but who cares, if that's the compromise that is needed.

YogaAndRum · 18/03/2017 20:42

*above

YogaAndRum · 18/03/2017 20:41

Love it for the mythical water spirit connections mentioned about.

Lilly is dull to me. It's nice but I feel like every other little girl I know is called Lilly

DramaAlpaca · 18/03/2017 20:37

I'm really sorry, but you did ask for opinion. I think it's hideous.

florascotianew · 18/03/2017 20:35

The usual spelling in English is Lorelei; the usual spelling in German is Loreley. The 'ai' spelling seems to have been popularised by the TV show.

The original Loreley/Lorelei is a rock in the River Rhine in Germany. It's in a dangerous stretch of the river where boats were wrecked in the past. So Loreley/Lorelei also became the name of a mythical water-spirit (rather like a mermaid) that sat on the rock and lured sailors to their deaths. Poems and songs were written about her. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorelei_(disambiguation)#In_geography

Lorelei Lee was also the name of the protagonist (THE original dizzy blonde, who said 'diamonds are a girl's best friend') in the famous novel of that name by Anita Loos. Am not sure that this makes Lorelei a good role model in these egalitarian times ...

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