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Laura or Lorna?

63 replies

Abbyleemiller · 31/07/2018 13:53

We've narrowed it down to these two names, and are now completely stuck as to which to go with.

On the one hand, I think the spelling of Laura looks prettier, but Lorna is a bit less 'girly' and more unusual/interesting.

Does anyone have any strong opinions either way?

Middle name will be Katherine after a family member

Surname is 1 syllable, starts with S.

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loveshinealight · 31/07/2018 19:20

I love Lorna. It's a beautiful Scottish name.

Katjolo · 31/07/2018 19:14

Laura

Yutes · 31/07/2018 19:08

Lorna

Annabelle4 · 31/07/2018 19:07

I like both, but prefer Laura

Mumshotel · 31/07/2018 19:07

I like both. Lorna just wins

daisypond · 31/07/2018 19:02

I think Lorna is much more girly than Laura. I like them both but I prefer Laura, I think.

ohdeardeardear · 31/07/2018 17:33

Laura is lovely. I don't think it's old at all!

Lorna - very harsh sounding and I've never come across a nice Lorna

haverhill · 31/07/2018 17:23

In her memoir, Lorna Sage mentions that everyone thinks she’s called Laura anyway.
Personally I think Laura is prettier.

inlectorecumbit · 31/07/2018 17:21

Laura

Lorna - l immediately think of an old lady

MoonlightBay · 31/07/2018 17:21

Laura, it is beautiful and classy.

DramaAlpaca · 31/07/2018 17:19

I love both, but I think I'd choose Lorna.

AtticaRose · 31/07/2018 17:18

Lorna.

I've known some awful Lauras. Grin

But honestly, I love how Lorna is a bit more unusual, without being difficult to say/spell. A bit stronger and bolder than Laura.

LeeMiller · 31/07/2018 15:54

Lorna is more romantic. Laura is fine but less interesting.

ToothTrauma · 31/07/2018 15:53

The only Lorna I’ve ever know was a thundering lunatic. I know loads of lovely Lauras tho Grin

Madbengalmum · 31/07/2018 15:50

Laura, all of the lornas Ive known have been a tad nasty tbh.

Pemba · 31/07/2018 15:45

I like Laura, and it's more classic. (Although some people may say it's very 80s, as there were a lot of Lauras named then. Still classic though.)

Lorna is fine, but I prefer Laura.

FfionFlorist · 31/07/2018 15:38

Laura, much much nicer than Lorna

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 31/07/2018 15:30

Laura.

WaxOnFeckOff · 31/07/2018 14:38

A friend has a Lorna the same age as my son. 18. It was quite rare to come across one at that time but she said she'd had a dream one night that she was pregnant and had a girl called Lorna and then found out about a surprise 3rd pregnancy a few months later, she had a girl and called her Lorna. She's a stunning girl too.

LoveInTokyo · 31/07/2018 14:36

Laura

MrsRubyMonday · 31/07/2018 14:30

Lorna reminds me of orange is the new black. It is pretty though.

I knew several Laura's growing up that I didn't like and have family with the name so I wouldn't choose it but it's fairly classic, nothing special I wouldn't say.

I would go with Lorna out of the two.

dancingunicorns123 · 31/07/2018 14:27

I know a horrible 40 year old called Lorna so it puts me off the name hence why I'd go for Laura

WaxOnFeckOff · 31/07/2018 14:24

Lorna is my favourite name ever. Laura is also nice but a bit more run of the mill.

PinkHeart5914 · 31/07/2018 14:23

Laura much classier imo and a lovely name

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 31/07/2018 14:22

Lorna.

But Laura is nice too.