My best friend’s name is Lauren, and my mother’s name is Laurie. I don’t want to use either name as a middle name but I would love to use a similar name to honor both. One option is Lorien, which would also give a nod to my dad who introduced me to Lord of the Rings. I also have a Leaves of Lorien tattoo so that’d be kind of cute. Is it clear enough that Lorien is in honor of Lauren and Laurie since its sound wise a combination of those names? Or will it just give nerdy Lord of the Rings vibes because of the spelling difference? I guess in theory I could change the spelling to Laurien or something but I don’t like that as much.
Thoughts? Also, what first names would you pair with Lorien?
My only ideas so far are
Esme Lorien
Eloise Lorien (too many Os and Ls though maybe?)
Sylvie Lorien
Evie Lorien
I think it’s absolutely perfect as an honour for [name_u]Laurie[/name_u] and [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] (and your dad) – spookily perfect, especially considering you have a [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] tattoo as well! It sounds absolutely meant to be.
I love [name_f]Esme[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] and especially [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] – the latter gives me such exquisite forest fae vibes, but also feels chic and totally wearable.
You might like [name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u], [name_f]Hebe[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u], [name_f]Elsie[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u], [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] or [name_f]Rose[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]?
Kind of both. Most people won’t make the Lauren + Laurie connection unless they know you and both people well. But I think they’re more likely to pick up on the LOTR vibe.
That said, it sounds like a perfect name to use anyway!
I think [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] is the perfect name for you to use! It would definitely honor [name_u]Laurie[/name_u] And [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] since it’s literally the perfect combo of them both, and it honors your dad and your love of LOTR. I think some people would pick up on the reference but since you’re a fan I don’t see that as a negative thing at all.
I would assume [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] honors your connection to Lotr rather than [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] and [name_u]Laurie[/name_u]. But I think people will see the link to [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] and [name_u]Laurie[/name_u] once you explain it.
I think [name_f]Evie[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] is a beautiful combo.
I think it totally works! I like [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] and [name_f]Esme[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] a lot
[name_u]Lorien[/name_u] is great! I like how it honours three people but is still it’s own name!!
[name_f]Esme[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] is wonderful!! [name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] is sweet too!!
I’ll suggest
[name_f]Amelie[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Una[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Phoebe[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Carys[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Mina[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Saskia[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Mabel[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_u]Ember[/name_u] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
[name_f]Pearl[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u]
Eloise Lorien is excellent! What a great honor name combo!
lorien is a gorgeous name, and it seems so meaningful for you ! i love evie lorien and esme lorien also
maybe you would like…
esther lorien
susie lorien
mae lorien
eliza lorien
rosie lorien
gracie lorien
ada lorien
ruby lorien
maisie lorien
edie lorien
[name_f]Sylvie[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] is so sweet! I like [name_f]Esme[/name_f] [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] too!
I love [name_u]Lorien[/name_u] for a middle name and it sounds like a perfect honour name for you!
[name_f]Tori[/name_f] [name_u]Amos[/name_u] has a daughter called [name_f]Natashya[/name_f] Lórien which was the first time I heard it, and it’s always stuck with me since then.