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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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Fruitcocktail6 · 18/03/2017 20:35

You don't how to pronounce it? Read it again, it's pretty phonetic.

Lor-el-ai

I love it.

NuffSaidSam · 18/03/2017 20:35

Love the Gilmore Girls! Lorelai is a great character, I'm not mad keen on the name though.

I also don't think you should settle for something that you don't really like. You're going to have to say/call/shout this name about 10 million times....choose one you like!

helensburgh · 18/03/2017 20:31

Names are sidividual.
I'd just wait till she's born.
I'm presuming pronounced lorel I
I like it

BakerBear · 18/03/2017 20:28

I ve no idea how to pronounce that

coffeetasteslikeshit · 18/03/2017 20:25

Hate it. But that's because I associate it with someone I know.

celtiethree · 18/03/2017 20:24

Plus Gaelic names are usually great as well!

Someone22 · 18/03/2017 20:23

I don't even know how to say it. Lily is beautiful.

celtiethree · 18/03/2017 20:23

Lorelai is great, lily is dull

helenfagain · 18/03/2017 20:21

I love it. Was on my girls name list but we had a boy.

EssentialHummus · 18/03/2017 20:20

I like it!

PaperdollCartoon · 18/03/2017 20:19

Or Lori for short is also lovely

PaperdollCartoon · 18/03/2017 20:19

I love Lorelai - and definitely Rory for short. Lily is so overused and seriously boring.

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