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Laurie or Silas?

42 replies

Kwini · 12/10/2010 23:43

I put it to you Grin

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rachel234 · 15/10/2010 09:32

Silas is a great name.

Laurie sounds feminine - too close to Laura/Lorelei etc. I also have a French friend called Laurence in her 30s.

bundlebelly · 15/10/2010 09:35

I vote for Laurie.
Although it does sound like Lorry.
But gorgeous for a little boy. Not sure about a big hunky manly man though.

Agree with previous posters about Silas being a bit old agricultural and sullen.
But if you love a name, you go for it. Don't listen to us!

bundlebelly · 15/10/2010 09:37

OOH Kwini recognise you now from previous thread. Does that mean you have some good news??? Or are you just very very organised!

allbie · 15/10/2010 10:00

I have a girl Laurie and she would've been Laurence...still Laurie effectively! Bloody wonderful name.

Kwini · 15/10/2010 16:29

Lol, bundlebelly - no, we're just being super keen (read: sad). Started trying last month..!

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katiepotatie · 15/10/2010 16:36

I love Laurie for a boy, quite common in Scotland. Smile Silas is not my cup of tea, i'm afraid

mintyfresh · 15/10/2010 21:00

DS is Laurie as nn - have never had any comments about it being girly Confused. I think it is only a problem in America (def a girls name there!)as there are lots of boys I know called Laurie now.

I also like Silas a lot...

Rhubarbgarden · 16/10/2010 07:43

Love Laurie, hate Silas.

AmelieMay · 16/10/2010 23:44

Louie is fab too

BelligerentGhoul · 16/10/2010 23:50

Love Laurie - dd1 would have been it.

I'm sorry but I really, really hate Silas. It is like Seth - I imagine a horrible old man chewing straw.

Kwini · 17/10/2010 10:55

Those of you who know Lauries - may I ask whereabouts (generally) you live? Is it a Scottish thing?

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WowOoo · 17/10/2010 10:57

Silas for me. But, perhaps because I know one and he is a beautiful, clever and very funny man.

poppydaisy · 17/10/2010 11:02

I really like Silas. Laurie is too feminine imo, as is Laurence.

IntheFrightGarden · 17/10/2010 22:19

DH just said 'Laurie' sounds like 'lorry' and Silas reminds him of something to do with farming, he's thinking silage Hmm

sorry.

IntheFrightGarden · 17/10/2010 22:20

but i love Silas- hero of brilliant 80s TV kids show.

mintyfresh · 18/10/2010 10:02

Kwini - we're in the West Country and I know 5 boys called Laurie including my own DS.

Laurie Lee is a local hero so is definitely not a weird or female name here!

I must admit that some people are looking around for a large articulated truck when I shout his name in the park!!

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