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Laura or Lorna?

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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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MikeUniformMike · 31/07/2018 14:20

Both are nice and are classic. Depending on where you live they may get pronounced a bit differently. I don't like the LORRna or Lorra pronunciations that you get in some regions.
Lona is pretty too.

Cherubfish · 31/07/2018 14:18

Both nice but I'd choose Laura

Pudding01 · 31/07/2018 14:16

I think Laura is prettier. But maybe a little dated? Lorna is stronger sounding.

What do you think of Lauren, Lara & Lana? X

Yogagirl123 · 31/07/2018 14:15

Laura

Bluntness100 · 31/07/2018 14:14

Laura. Much prettier and classier.

MollyHuaCha · 31/07/2018 14:14

Laura for me!

kenandbarbie · 31/07/2018 14:13

Lorna

Orchardgreen · 31/07/2018 14:01

Lorna

SheGotBetteDavisEyes · 31/07/2018 14:00

Lorna

Dadsbigsausages · 31/07/2018 13:58

Lorna Smile

DowntonCrabby · 31/07/2018 13:57

One of my best friends is called Lorna and there’s a lovely little girl in DS class with the name too. I love it. Like you say it’s more unusual but has stood the test of time so unlikely to become outdated.

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Abbyleemiller · 31/07/2018 13:54

*surname starts with P, sorry (typo)

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Myneighboursnorlax · 31/07/2018 13:54

Lorna