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Lauren - please help because I AM bovvered!!

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smellybulldog · 20/12/2008 06:38

I am due to be induced TONIGHT and still don't have a girls name! We had pretty much decided on the name Lauren until a couple of days ago when I found out it was the name of that horrible Catherine Tate character. Am I the only person who didn't know this character's name? Now I'm worried that it's a really chavvy name and I'm the only person who didn't know. I know I will probably annoy/offend a lot of people by using the word chavvy but as I'm talking about the 'am I bovvered?' girl I think you know what I'm saying. Just wondered if you could give me your views on the name?

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bigbaubles · 21/12/2008 08:46

I am a Lauren.
I do not consider myself a chav!
It's a great name, popular enough for people to know how to spell it but unusual enough that nobody ever says 'which Lauren?'

LiffeySaysNollaigShona · 21/12/2008 10:40

Scotia, names can have different vibes within different age groups.

Eg a two year old India and 40 yr old India.

sorkycake · 21/12/2008 10:48

India nor Lauren sound any different regardless of age group Liffey.

LiffeySaysNollaigShona · 21/12/2008 11:13

I beg to differ. eg India HIcks. And then I have heard IndeeeeeeYAH being yelled in the Bentall centre. Was it yOU?

Simplysally · 21/12/2008 11:17

I've known 3 Laurens - one went to Kings College London, one wants to be a vet and the third one is my daughter's friend. What about Lauren Bacall come to that?

It's not chavvy at all.

Go for it .

Nancy66 · 21/12/2008 11:58

I think age is relevant here - it's only become chavvy in the last few years. The India comparison is a good one, as is Sienna.

Simplysally · 21/12/2008 12:30

Today's classy names will be chavvy next year then .

I've got one of the most popular names for girls in the 60s/70s but I have always loved being called it. Names are what you make them.

LiffeySaysNollaigShona · 21/12/2008 13:30

Names do slide down the social scale. I read it in Freakonomics, but it's not rocket science. It wouldn't be news to anybody who keeps an what names are coming in and out of fashion, and has a feel for what's round the corner.

It doesn't mean the name will be tarnished though. MOST names will stop at 'neutral' and simply go out of fashion.

IMO names like RUby which rise in popularity really quickly are the ones in most danger of becoming a bit tarnished. Sienna and INdia the same.

LiffeySaysNollaigShona · 21/12/2008 13:30

'an eye on what names are coming in and out'

sorkycake · 21/12/2008 14:44

No it wasn't me, we refer to her as Indy.

I can honestly say it depends on where you live because we have never heard of another child called India where we are.
In fact when we named her 7 years ago we got plenty of looks, but there again we did name her after the cat!

Lots of Laurens btw, tons of Bethany's, Sophie's, Ellies etc.
It does cycle through I agree.
As a general rule I'd have thought any name chosen by a celeb within the year that you give birth, is to be avoided like the plague.

Every name sounds terrible when shouted across a shopping centre, regardless of what it is.
What are your kids called Liffy?

LiffeySaysNollaigShona · 21/12/2008 15:33

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PlonkerTeatowelOnTheirHeads · 21/12/2008 15:49

I love Catherine Tates character, Lauren, I don't for a minute link it to other Lauren's though (can't really explain why )

Its a lovely name. Very popular and I know lots and lots of them, but its not 'chavvy' at all IMO and if its popularity doesn't put you off (wouldn't put me off btw!) then go for it!

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smellybulldog · 31/12/2008 10:37

I'm back again. 8 days after giving birth and the first day I can sit upright and use the laptop (very nasty tear!) Anyway I thought I'd let you all know I had a beautiful baby girl and have called her Lauren. I've had lots of texts and cards commenting on what a lovely name it is. Thanks again everyone for all your opinions.

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Nancy66 · 31/12/2008 10:43

Congratulations - glad you didn't listen to me...i know nothing! Enjoy Lauren

bigbaubles · 31/12/2008 17:56

Congratulations! Welcome to the world little Lauren!

MrsWeasleyStrokesSantasSack · 31/12/2008 18:05

Congratulations Hope you and Little Lauren are doing OK!

unibrowww · 01/04/2022 10:53

I like Lauren very underused today

GlitteryGreen · 01/04/2022 10:59

I think Lauren is a totally fine name, and not rare enough to ever be associated with one person/character...and certainly not one from a show that was popular, what, 10/15 years ago?

Gonnagetgoing · 01/04/2022 11:14

I like Lauren. If you think it's too much Catherine Tate you could do Laurel instead.

Ilovewillow · 01/04/2022 11:30

I think it's a pretty name. I remember the character but only remember the catchprase since you mentioned it. If it is does bother you though Laura, Laurel are both equally as pretty. I think whenever a name is mentioned we all have associations to the names some good, some not so good but I like to think most of us would keep quiet and judge the person not the name. Very best of luck!

RoseAndRose · 01/04/2022 11:44

As the DC will is now 13 (born Dec 08) I expect OP has long since decided whether to use the name or not

Ducksurprise · 01/04/2022 11:46

@unibrowww

I like Lauren very underused today
How did you find this thread?
MyHusbandTheIdiot · 01/04/2022 11:49

ZOMBIE

WaltzedIntoIt · 01/04/2022 11:49

It’s interesting as I have Lauren on my list and don’t know any Lauren’s and it’s not very popular whereas it looks like it was everywhere in 2008!! I wonder if it’s due a revival or still unpopular.

dfendyr · 01/04/2022 11:52

@unibrowww

I like Lauren very underused today
why have you resurrected a zombie? the baby is now what 14?
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