Comments for the name Laurel

My mom's name is Laurel, I think the name is lovely, but she hates it.

Lovely name. I like the pronunciation LAW-REL better though.

I love the name Laurel. Very pretty and elegant, classy name. My sister's name is Laurel Anne. It has never been shortened to Laurie, she prefers to keep it as Laurel.

How pretty! I've also related this name with the 'crown of laurel' so I always thought of it relating to flowers and victory. I love this name!

Laurel is a beautiful name indeed, it's also not too common. I think it is very admirable.

A more unique take on the "Laur-" names than Laura and Lauren. One is a tad dated, the other is too trendy.

My name is Laurel, and I have mixed feelings about it.

Positive: Never in my life have I met another person with this name. It's very original and different, uncommon.

Negative: When I tell someone my name, first they think I said Laura, and when I clarify that it's Laurel, the person would have a hard time pronouncing it.

Overall: This name might be a little *too* uncommon, but I'm glad I'm named Laurel and not something waaay overused like Jessica or Ashley.

This is such a beautiful name. I would keep it as Laurel and not shorten it to Laurie or anything else. A good name to grow up with too.

Laurel "Larry" Aitken, born Lorenzo Aitken in Cuba, recored one of the earliest ska records in the 1950s and is known as the "Godfather of Ska".

Astronaut and doctor Laurel Blair Salton Clark flew on the last mission of the U.S. Space Shuttle Columbia.

What they are saying about the name Laurel being a pet name for Laura is wrong. The name Laurel is a real word like one you can look up in a dictonary. Laura, Lauren, Lori all those names are derivitives of the word Laurel or Latin form Laurus. Not the other way around! [noted -ed]

High energy, smart, mysterious, beautiful. Glad I named my daughter Laurel.

I think this is a nicer, less-common alternative to the over-used 'Lauren' (my name). :)

I like it but it immediately reminds me of Laurel and Hardy.

A character in the soap Emmerdale is called Laurel. She is portrayed by Charlotte Bellamy.

I used to hate all the Laur names, but Laurel is beginning to grow on me. It's uncommon, and wouldn't get the kid made fun of. Plus it's pretty. A good choice for a little girl. It would be a good fit well into adulthood as well.

Laurell (spelled with an extra 'l') K. Hamilton is an American fantasy/romance author, whose 'Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter' series has sold more than 6 million copies and has been on the New York Times bestseller lists. Ms. Hamilton also publishes the 'Merry Gentry' series.

I have an aunt named Laurel! I love this name! In my opinion, anyone named Laurel will probably grow as pretty as the name. It's the kind of name that will just fit, since it's pretty and uncommon.

My name's Laurel. It's nice to have a name that's unique, but everyone always ends up calling me "Lauren" or "Laura". Still, I wouldn't trade it.

Also pronounced LO-rel in some English-speaking areas, including the NW US.

I LOVE this name! It's not common, but it's not unheard of or weird either. Very sweet name. :)

I love love love this name. I think it's very underused. It's much more feminine and unique than Lauren.

I love this name. It sounds a bit weepy, like Willow, but is still beautiful, like Willow. It is definitely a much better name than overused and plain Laura and Lauren. It also has a nice meaning, although I might be biased since my own name (Daphne) means Laurel tree.

I have a friend named Laurel, and it is truly a beautiful name indeed. In all honesty, I think it's one of the most beautiful and peaceful-sounding names ever.

I like Laurel much better than Lauren and Laura, although my fiance said people would make fun of her and call her "floral Laurel". But I would still use it.