Laura or Lorna?

[Abbyleemiller]

We've narrowed it down to these two names, and are now completely stuck as to which to go with.

On the one hand, I think the spelling of Laura looks prettier, but Lorna is a bit less 'girly' and more unusual/interesting.

Does anyone have any strong opinions either way?

Middle name will be Katherine after a family member

Surname is 1 syllable, starts with S.

Laura.

I understand (may be wrong) that Lorna was invented by the author of Lorna Doone.

Laura
Lorraine?

Laura!

Yup, RD Blackmore invented Lorna.

I know heaps of Lornas - v popular in Scotland amongst women in their 50s! I know some Lauras but it seems less dated to me, somehow. Vote Laura!

So I'm one of these names..the harsher one! I've never really liked my name tbh as it does sound quite harsh but then I'm in Scotland so it's said in a hard accent. I don't come across many of me even though I'm in my 40s so if you're looking for an unusual name it's a good choice!

Laura. I only know one and she is a beautiful person all round.
Or how about Lauren?

Laura definitely.

For me Lorna is in the same family as Brenda, Lorraine, Tracy, Anita and Shelley. Very seventies and dull.

This makes me giggle. My brothers first partner is Lorna, and then they split up and he's now with a Laura!

Personally Lorna to me is dated, plain, boring and a little harsh sounding. Whereas Laura is a more timeless, gentle name, but not too cutesy.

I agree with pp, Laura is a classic, timeless name. Lorna is harsh and a bit 70’s.

Plus I knew a horrible Lorna at school.

Lorna, or as pp suggested, Lauren.

Both are nice (and not overused at the moment), but Laura is my favorite.

I like Laura much better. It's gentle and traditional, but still a very pretty name. I can't think of Lorna without thinking of the origin of the name (invented by a novelist, possibly to conjure up images of lost/forlorn) and therefore I can't help thinking of it as a somehow sad/whiny sounding name.

Definitely Laura, such a lovely name.
Dislike Lorna, sorry.