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Laurie/Lawrie for a boy?

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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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Notmeeeever · 16/05/2026 01:38

I have a Laurence/ Laurie,he absolutely loves his name. He is an absolutely amazing adult,very successful and oozing with confidence!

Notmeeeever · 16/05/2026 01:41

MelancholiaOrRaving · 24/04/2026 22:38

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

That’s why we chose our sons name.

Rosegarden98 · 16/05/2026 02:45

I really like Laurie. As others have said it brings to mind the boy from little women so I wouldn't think of it as a girls name.

StrawberryStace · 16/05/2026 02:50

It’s cutsie and feminine sounding to me and I wouldn’t think of a masculine male but a gentle, hide in the background male.

TappyGilmore · 16/05/2026 04:15

Yes, I know a boy with that name, short for Laurence.

I’ve only ever known one girl with that name. Mother was American and I would have thought that the name, if used for a girl, is a bit American-sounding.

emeraldrainbow · 16/05/2026 06:23

Notmeeeever · 16/05/2026 01:38

I have a Laurence/ Laurie,he absolutely loves his name. He is an absolutely amazing adult,very successful and oozing with confidence!

Love this 🙌

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Daffodilsinthespring · 16/05/2026 07:13

It’s unisex. Make sure it’s Lawrence on the bc though.

saltysugar · 16/05/2026 07:36

I prefer Larry to Laurie as a shortening for Laurence.

Footle · 16/05/2026 21:18

Laurence is a girl’s name in France. Laurent for a boy.

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 16/05/2026 21:40

Footle · 16/05/2026 21:18

Laurence is a girl’s name in France. Laurent for a boy.

Is the op in France?

Giraffehaver · 16/05/2026 22:24

Love it

AgnesMcDoo · 16/05/2026 22:57

Love it

LivingTheDreamish · 16/05/2026 23:55

Also love it, but do give the full Lawrence/Laurence on bc if you want to eliminate any girlie vibes.

KeeleyJ · 17/05/2026 00:04

Lawrie for Scottish roots and Laurie for English.

I have known the name to be used for both men and women but mostly men.

emeraldrainbow · 17/05/2026 05:57

KeeleyJ · 17/05/2026 00:04

Lawrie for Scottish roots and Laurie for English.

I have known the name to be used for both men and women but mostly men.

This is helpful, Scottish roots!

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