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Can I please ask your thoughts on Lauren?

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Stluciacharm · 09/07/2020 09:25

Just that really. My husband and I think it's super adorable but also works for a girl in her teens and as an adult.
I think it's a classic name but am worried others will say it's dated? Any (not too critical) opinions would be great Smile

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BabyLlamaZen · 09/07/2020 09:48

If you love it, go for it. I like it!

FairfaxAikman · 09/07/2020 09:47

Nice and unusual now.
Prefer Laura though.

Batqueen · 09/07/2020 09:43

Lots in late 20s and early 30s, unusual now. Nice

Mrsjayy · 09/07/2020 09:38

I only know of Lauren's in their mid 20s. Dd age. Names come and go and it's nice to see them come back its A lovely name.

RedRec · 09/07/2020 09:35

Love it.

Mumoblue · 09/07/2020 09:35

It's cute.
I've known hundreds of Lauras but only one Lauren, dont think it's over used at all!

TwoKidsStillStanding · 09/07/2020 09:35

If you love it, use it! Personally, I don’t think of it as a classic - it sounds quite 1990s to me and a little dated. I agree Laura is more of a classic. But it’s a pretty name so don’t let other people’s perceptions stop you!

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Stluciacharm · 09/07/2020 09:34

So far mainly positive Smile

Just doing a google and only 170 Laurens were born in 2017 and ranked as 288 in popularity. So it can't be over used

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Flappingflamingo · 09/07/2020 09:30

My 11 Yr old daughters lovely best friend ❤️

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Stluciacharm · 09/07/2020 09:29

I'd never think it's over-used. I know one Lauren and in all my years of teaching taught 1 Lauren. We are in the South East though so perhaps its regional?

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NaToth · 09/07/2020 09:28

Over-used and currently dated. Laura, on the other hand, is classic, Lara, perhaps just that little bit different.

Destroyedpeople · 09/07/2020 09:26

It's a good name as you say. It was really fashionable some time ago but I don't think that matters .

Br1ll1ant · 09/07/2020 09:26

Love it