Opinions on Laurence

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I am pregnant with my third child (boy) he has two siblings named Robert and Philippa. Looking for a name to go with these two. Current top pick is Laurence, but I also like Christopher. What are your opinions on Laurence, and do you have any alternative suggestions?

Thank you!

It’s a nice name but it will get shortened. Do you like the shortened versions - Larry / Laurie?

We have a Laurie and love it ❤️

I love Laurence but must admit every time I see it I mentally add “of Arabia”.

It's lovely. I especially like Laurie it's so nice and reminds me of little women.

I know you’re spelling it differently but I immediately thought of Lawrence Fox

I love the name but much prefer the Lawrence spelling.

I prefer Kit for Christopher

Love it. And Christopher too. I love all your chosen names. Bob, Pippa and Laurie ☺️

I like it

I love Laurence especially with nn Laurie. Makes me think of Laurie Lee and Cider with Rosie.

I like both those names. Christopher is very nice, and I know a Laurence (adult) who really suits his name. It doesn’t get shortened.

Laurence / Lawrence is having a bit of a renaissance locally to me. They all end up Laurie. I think it’s a nice name. I prefer it to Christopher.

Congratulations on the third baby 💕

I really like both names you have on the table

I LOVE Laurence, it’s DS2’s middle name but I often wish I’d chosen it as his first

I love Laurence!

I prefer the Scottish version of Christopher ~ Kester

Many congratulations

It’s lovely. I know 2 American Lawrences (both go by Larry) but none here in the UK. I think I prefer the Laurie shortening to Larry but I love the full name and no nicknames (I have 2 kids with long names that I don’t shorten!)

Thanks all! Yes I like the nickname Laurie as well (not so keen on Larry).

Love Laurence. It’s was on our list. Ultimately vetoed because I hate it spelt with a w. I know 2. A 5 year old and a 25 year old.

I love it - and Laurie as a shortform

Christopher is fine but it will always be shortened and I really dislike Chris for some reason, Kit is nice but very overused - Christy perhaps? I quite like Kester which is a Scottish variation, Kes for short.

My uncle was a Laurence with the U, in memory of his gran who was Laura.

I know a few of all ages and it’s not shortened

I do like Laurence

not so keen on Christopher

I know 2 Laurences. One goes by the name Larry and the other is Lance.

I know a 30 year old Lawrence and he gets called Lol as his nickname.

I love it.