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Laura

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Username109823222 · 13/11/2023 17:59

I'm due a baby next month and considering the name Laura.
Any opinions?
My mum said it's too 80s!

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Pharos · 14/11/2023 04:04

My Laura was born in 2000, we don’t know many others her age - she seems to like it, we certainly do.

LaurieStrode · 14/11/2023 03:49

Bideshi · 13/11/2023 18:17

A name as classic and lovely as that can't be dated. And it won't date in the future either, whereas Lyra will.

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Agree with this.

EducatingArti · 14/11/2023 03:45

I like it too. You don't have to follow the trends in names!

AliceMcK · 13/11/2023 23:59

Love it!

There is a Laura in my 9yo DDs class, I also have a cousin Laura, it’s a name I’ve always loved and think it’s a classic that ages well.

redroseflyer · 13/11/2023 23:58

It makes me start humming the Scissor Sisters song 😂

OliviaFlaversham · 13/11/2023 23:56

Dated and dull for me. Plus, anyone with even the slightest difficulty with pronouncing r will find it challenging.

chocolatenutcase · 13/11/2023 23:52

My DS had a Laura in his class at school. He's 17.

Ittastesvile · 13/11/2023 23:52

I love it, but I do like a lot of 80s names.

Moonface31 · 13/11/2023 23:51

It's my name. I was born in 1988. If it helps, I have always absolutely loved it ❤️ there were about 5 others in my year at school, but I haven't heard of a baby with my name recently. Go for it x

Angelina1972 · 13/11/2023 23:48

Love it! It’s so pretty and is a classic.

JaxiiTaxii · 13/11/2023 23:43

Weirdly I was thinking that Laura is fine a comeback this morning.

Yes, there are lots in their 40's but I reckon Sarah/Laura/Katie will be equivalent to all the current Ivy/Esme/Martha's in the near future.

When the Jenny's return we know we're firmly back to the 80's...

MrsW9 · 13/11/2023 23:30

I love it. Had it on my list, but my husband is less keen.

Gowlett · 13/11/2023 23:30

I think it’s a boring name.

SheilaFentiman · 13/11/2023 23:28

One of my favourite names.

Ketzele · 13/11/2023 23:26

Lovely name

RuthW · 13/11/2023 22:57

It was awful in the 70s and worse now. Please don't

atthebottomofthehill · 13/11/2023 22:05

I love it and would use it if I had another. It's due a comeback though so we may be swamped in them soon

idontlikealdi · 13/11/2023 22:00

I love Laura, I work with one who goes by Lau and that makes me itch.

theduchessofspork · 13/11/2023 20:23

Saying that… there are an awful lot of Lara/Leila/Lola/Lena/Lyra/Luna/Leah/Lilas about.. and they do all blur, which would put me off a bit.

LilyLemonade · 13/11/2023 20:22

It’s a lovely classic.

theduchessofspork · 13/11/2023 20:22

It’s a classic and quite unusual these days, so good choice. Laurie is also a sweet nn.

MaloneMeadow · 13/11/2023 20:19

So boring - I agree with your mum that it’s very dated back to the 80s. Coming from a Lauren who hates her all too common name!!

KirstenBlest · 13/11/2023 19:56

It's a classic and has more substance than Lara. I don't like Lyra.
The Lauras I know are really nice.

Don't discuss names with your mother or friends, or they'll drive you up the wall.

Alpacasmum · 13/11/2023 19:33

It is a very old and beautiful name going back to the ninth century.
From Laurel.
I am from a long line, going back over a hundred years.

ChocolateCinderToffee · 13/11/2023 19:14

Love it. Also Laure and Laurel.