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[Opinions] Laurence
by Elizabeth (guest)
3/2/2009, 4:02 PM
My husband and I are expecting a son in june. My husband loves the name Laurence as it honors his father who recently passes away. I like the name enough but I hate the nickname Larry. Laurence seems very formal but I can't think of a nickname I like. What other nicknames can you think of for Laurence? Thank you!
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- causegirl
3/3/2009, 2:40 PM
I'm with you on loving Laurence (esp this spelling!) and hating Larry. Laz is always a fun option, though Loren and Laurie are both appealing.
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- Laura617 (guest)
3/2/2009, 11:47 PM
LorenI work with a guy name Loren. His formal name is Laurence, but everyone calls him Loren. I know it's a bit girlie, but it's an option.
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- Chanel
3/2/2009, 10:37 PM
My dad's name is Laurence, nn Larry...His dad was Laurence, nn Laurie! LOVVVVVVVVE Laurie on a boy, soooo handsome! Reminds me of a dashing young English prince!
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- Amazing
3/2/2009, 6:21 PM
I love Laurence, it's so handsome. Nn's-Lance or Laurie.
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- elsie (scholasticastewart)
3/2/2009, 5:36 PM
Laurence is nice enough, but I prefer Lawrence. Laurence isn't all that formal...I can imagine a precocious little boy named Laurence, a quiet teenager named Laurence and a successful businessman named Laurence. I like Lauren / Lawren, but I'm afraid that's too feminine with Lauren being such a popular name on girls. As Wordsmith mentioned, Laurie's a good nickname.
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- MoonAgeDaydreamer
3/2/2009, 5:31 PM
Laurie or Ren would be nice nicknames. I love the name Laurence and can't stand Larry, too.
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- Wordsmith   +1
3/2/2009, 4:03 PM
I, too, admire Laurence and abhor Larry!I think Laurie is a delightful alternative.
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- Llewella (penguiny7)
3/2/2009, 4:21 PM
DittoI hate Larry too, although Laurence is a respectable name. I like Laurie, or Loren is another option.

This message was edited 3/2/2009, 4:22 PM

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