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Lawrence?

16 replies

moogstera1 · 18/10/2012 19:25

What do you think?
DH is vetoing Francis ( which I think is lovely) and also hates Vincent.
In fact, the shortlist is
lawrence
george ( too common?)
gabriel ( nn of gayboy I keep thinking)
Albert

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MoonHare · 18/10/2012 19:27

Yes yes to Lawrence.

Such a great name, George is very popular and a little dull, Gabriel is nice but seems quite 'trendy'. Quite like Albert but it's 'old man chic' whereas Lawrence stands alone, much more timeless.

ArterialSpurtMonkey · 18/10/2012 19:31

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 18/10/2012 19:44

Love Laurence with this spelling. Like Gabriel and Vincent (but hate Vince). Don't like George or Albert.

survivingautumn · 18/10/2012 19:44

You do hear that in my house Arterial! I have a Laurence and love it spelled both ways. We only went for that spelling because he's mostly known as Laurie so makes sense.

Fab name of course Grin

Ham69 · 18/10/2012 19:57

Another vote for Laurence nn Laurie. Love Gabriel also. George ok, not keen on others.

jaffacakehips · 18/10/2012 21:24

Love love love it! I'd have the 'w' spelling, due to special meaning with me.

DH said no stupid man Grin

rachel234 · 18/10/2012 23:46

Lawrence is a lovely name.

In France Laurence is the female version of Laurent (like Florence is to Florent) so I prefer Lawrence for a boy.

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milkymocha · 19/10/2012 07:48

Love Lawrence!
My childrens cousins name but it mostly gets shortened to Larry!

milkymocha · 19/10/2012 07:49

I have a Vinnie George and my eldests middle name is Francis so iam very biased with your list Grin

JimbosJetSet · 19/10/2012 07:52

Great name. I'm a fan of names that aren't too trendy, aren't too weird and aren't too popular either... This ticks all the boxes for me Smile

missnevermind · 19/10/2012 07:58

Love Laurence one of my favorites.
George is good too.

Laurence is the name of a leader. A CEO. A president. A name with a bit of weight behind it without being stuffy and boring.

NormanTheForeman · 19/10/2012 08:00

Prefer it spelled Laurence, but a nice name. I also love Gabriel. George is a bit boring and quite popular. Not so keen on Albert.

IvorHughJackolantern · 19/10/2012 08:01

DH also vetoed Vincent, I love that name.

I like Laurence too but I prefer this spelling of it, and Laurie is a lovely nn.

moogstera1 · 19/10/2012 08:25

DH also prefers Laurence.
Might have finally made the decision thanks to the overwhelming positives; thanks everyone.
So, there will be Henry, Joseph and Laurence.
Think they go quite well together.

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IvorHughJackolantern · 19/10/2012 08:26

Oh I love Henry too and DH wouldn't have it!

Stupid DH Angry

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