Laura

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

Lovely.

I think it's a really pretty name, definitely classis and much nicer sounding than Lara or Lyra IMO.

My name!

I wasn’t a fan of it when I was younger, but that was mostly because it was so popular (by extension I have named both my children names outside of the top 100).

As an adult I love it. Classic, not too frilly, great symbolism with the laurel, some great historical ones, a classic film - and one added bonus - I work internationally and pretty much every country in the Americas and Europe have no issue saying my name. Which is surprisingly helpful.

Beautiful name. Timeless.

Love it. Also Laure and Laurel.

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.

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.

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!!

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

It’s a lovely classic.

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.

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

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

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

Lovely name

One of my favourite names.

I think it’s a boring name.

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

It makes me start humming the Scissor Sisters song 😂