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Laurie/Lawrie for a boy?

66 replies

emeraldrainbow · 24/04/2026 19:11

We really like this name, however, worried it sounds too girly. What are your thoughts?

Anyone know of any boys with this name?

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Hatty65 · 25/04/2026 17:33

puppyparent · 24/04/2026 23:52

Are Laurie and Lawrie pronounced the same?

Yes, they are. They are just alternative spellings.

LlynTegid · 25/04/2026 07:14

Laurie as less likely to have a lifetime of having to spell it out to others.

user1492757084 · 25/04/2026 07:13

A big YES to Laurence.

sesquipedalian · 25/04/2026 07:05

My best friend’s father was a Laurie, but professionally always Laurence. If you call your DC the full name, you give them the choice. And I much prefer the spelling Laurence, which reflects its origins from Laurentius (crowned with laurel) derived from the Latin laurus, which represents honour and achievement.

mathanxiety · 25/04/2026 04:55

There are hundreds of thousands of women aged 55 to 65 in the US named Lori, Laurie, and Lorie.

puppyparent · 24/04/2026 23:52

Are Laurie and Lawrie pronounced the same?

MelancholiaOrRaving · 24/04/2026 22:38

I love it. First thing that came to mind was Laurie Lee, Cider with Rosie.

Yellowsubmarineunderthesea · 24/04/2026 22:35

I must be the only one who hasn't read Little Women! I instantly thought it was very girly sounding. Sorry. OP but my 30 yr old ds laughed when I asked him if he knew anyone or would like the name for a fella.

user2848502016 · 24/04/2026 22:32

No not girly, I like it
I would spell is Lawrie

Notellinganyone · 24/04/2026 22:31

I love this. Little Women was one of my favourite books. I would go for full name though and use it as a nickname.

PippiLongStockingsPigtails · 24/04/2026 22:29

I really like it. Reminds me also of Little
Women and Hugh Laurie. Lovely name.

Giraffehaver · 24/04/2026 22:26

It's a great name and the Laurie I used to work with was wickedly witty and not girly in any way!

PurpleNightingale · 24/04/2026 20:57

I know a Laurie (boy). It is a nice name on him, warm and approachable. If it was short for Laurence he certainly never used it! Lawrie looks really odd to me though.

SwedishEdith · 24/04/2026 20:55

It's a family name in one branch of my family. Lawrence spelling. I'm really fond of it. I think they became Larry rather than Lawrie though and I love Larry.

Bunnyofhope · 24/04/2026 20:30

Peonies12 · 24/04/2026 19:23

Ive only known boy Laurie’s, I like it! Don’t bother with Laurence though, dont understand giving a longer name you plan to shorten

Laurie with birth certificate name Laurence. People give a longer name that they don't plan to use to give the kid options later in life. Because choosing a childs name is not just about what the parents want, it's about what will best serve the child.

AnneLovesGilbert · 24/04/2026 20:26

HoldMyWine · 24/04/2026 19:58

Love it, reminds me of Laurie from little women . I like Laurence too, a classic name.

Agree with this completely! Do it. It was on my list but DH vetoed it.

IsaacBenabram · 24/04/2026 20:25

I don't like it. It sounds like Lorry.

Doje · 24/04/2026 20:23

I love Lawrie / Lawrence. We were going to use it but when DS was actually born I couldn't quite see it. I like the name for a grown up but not a baby. Obviously I understand that all old Lawries were once baby Lawries, I just couldn't do it.

Mrspatmoresapprentice · 24/04/2026 20:23

I had a client named Lawrie. Nicest man ever. He, and his wife, are probably the nicest, most genuine people I have ever met. I’d call my son Lawrie.

TwelvePinkDolphins · 24/04/2026 20:18

Love it! Going against the others on the thread I prefer Lawrie. Also like Lowry.

RaininSummer · 24/04/2026 20:15

I have loved this name ever since I read Little Women as a kid.

Firebird83 · 24/04/2026 20:12

I like Laurie short for Laurence. Reminds me of Laurie Lee and Cider with Rosie.

YellowRoom · 24/04/2026 20:07

I love it - have known two male Laurie's. And one female.

OwlsDontGoToSchool · 24/04/2026 20:06

EmeraldSlippers · 24/04/2026 19:21

Makes me think of Little Woman 😍(although a quick google tells me that his full name was Theodore Laurence)

"Laurie Laurence, what a peculiar name!'" Jo often calls him Teddy. I have a feeling the boys at school called him Dora and he fought them.
I think Laurie is great and I'm not usually a fan of shortened names.

FancyGoose · 24/04/2026 20:01

I have always loved it. I would go Laurence, nn Laurie. Reminds me of Little Women too!