What is your first impression of [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] and [name_u]Laurel[/name_u]? Which is your favorite?
On sound alone I lean toward [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]. It feels sweet and spunky to me. But the name has exploded in popularity only recently. It has never been in the top 1000 before 2011 (I believe) and I worry that it will be too tied to this era and sound dated in the future, the way I think of the 80s and 90s when I hear names like [name_f]Stephanie[/name_f] and [name_f]Jessica[/name_f].
On the other hand, [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] has a longer history of use and I love the sound of it too. I donāt worry about it being too tied to a certain era. But I do worry that it isnāt as unique as [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] because it so similar to names like [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] and [name_f]Laura[/name_f]. [name_f]Do[/name_f] these names take a little bit of [name_u]Laurel[/name_u]'s magic and make it seem more common?
I prefer [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]! [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] makes me think of the Yanny [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] debate from 2016? I also love the nn [name_u]June[/name_u] for [name_u]Juniper[/name_u].
Personally I prefer [name_u]Laurel[/name_u]. I think [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is a very classic choice and I think she deserves a revival sheās underused despite having a sweet sound, great associations with [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] trees and to peace/success with the [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] wreath. Yes [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is similar to [name_f]Laura[/name_f]/Lauren but both names are dying in popularity. I have not met a baby [name_f]Laura[/name_f]/Lauren the youngest [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] I know is one 5 year old girl so for me I donāt see this similarity as an issue and I donāt think [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] will be lost in a crowd of [name_f]Laura[/name_f]ās or [name_f]Lauren[/name_f]ās as there isnāt one. [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is lovely.
In relation to [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] personally she isnāt a favourite and I just hear āJew nipperā which is awkward especially as someone of Jewish descent. I prefer [name_u]June[/name_u] or [name_f]Juno[/name_f].
I prefer [name_u]Laurel[/name_u]. [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is fine but I prefer the harder ending of [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] (or [name_u]June[/name_u] for the same reason, I suppose, but thatās a very different name!)
If [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is your preferred name though, which it sounds like it is, I think using it and trying not to worry about what itāll conjure up in 30 years time is a better idea than using a name you donāt like as much because you think itāll age better.
I never used to worry about how names would age, but I think Iāve been scarred by the whole [name_f]Karen[/name_f] situation lol. Unfortunately, there is no predicting the memes of the future
Juniper is my favourite. Itās definitely more modern, but I honestly canāt think of any nature names that have become tied to a particular decade. Classic/vintage [name_u]June[/name_u] or spunky [name_f]Juno[/name_f]/Juni are also great nicknames.
Laurel is sweet, but I do feel it lacks the strength and energy of [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]. While uncommon, it does remind me of [name_f]Lauren[/name_f]/Laura of which I have known so many over the years.
Iād not worry about trends etc and go with what you love the most.
I prefer [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] over [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] soundwise and it has more personality (energy) to me, both are lovely names though. I think [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] as a combo would be nice.
I like [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] the best [name_f]Juni[/name_f] is a super cute nn as well. To me, [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is a really old fashioned sounding name but thatās not necessarily a bad thing.
I much prefer [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]. Feisty and full of character. Iām not keen on [name_u]Laurel[/name_u], a bit fussy and dated where I live - Australia. I do like the classic [name_f]Laura[/name_f] though.
I donāt think those names take away from [name_u]Laurel[/name_u]. [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is really beautiful. I would pick it over [name_u]Juniper[/name_u], mostly for the fact it feels less trendy.
I like them both but have a slight preference for [name_u]Laurel[/name_u]. It actually seems fresher and more unexpected than [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] at the moment, while still feeling classic. I Would say [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is the more spunky of the two though if thatās what youāre looking for.
I have a preference toward [name_u]Laurel[/name_u], it feels timeless and strong but light and whimsical at the same time? I also like [name_f]Lori[/name_f]/ [name_f]Laura[/name_f] nicknames. I think [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is a nice name, but I donāt find it as timeless/ classic as [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] and I prefer [name_u]June[/name_u] more.
Juniper and [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] would make an awesome sister-set! I do slightly prefer [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] as I heard it first when I was kid in a book I read and Imprinted on it a bit before it was popular but [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is lovely too.
I used to LOVE [name_u]Juniper[/name_u], untilā¦ I met an adult with the name. [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] herself was lovely, but I work at the hospital and calling out for an adult nurse named [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] just didnāt sit right. I guess to me maybe itās one of those ācutesyā names I have a hard time imagining on adults. I love [name_u]June[/name_u] with [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] as a nn, though. I do think that [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] is more trendy than [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] as well, but I think to non-namenerds they will both be unexpected and refreshing.
Laurel is lovely- warm and familiar without being popular.
I prefer [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]! Whereas [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] makes me think of the plant and weirdly [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] doesnāt. Also I like how [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] can be [name_f]Juni[/name_f] or [name_f]Juno[/name_f] as a nn.
This is tough! I really like them both. Here are my thoughts-
Juniper-It really has exploded in popularity. I know three, plus one [name_u]Junot[/name_u] (pronounced [name_f]Juno[/name_f].) [name_u]Junot[/name_u] & one of the Junipers is a boy, too. However, it is a super fun name. It is totally sweet & spunky & has great nns.
Laurel-This seems way more interesting than [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] on a baby these days. It feels timeless. It has beautiful floral imagery, but is a much softer quieter name than [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]. Itās smart & kind feeling. But if you want to spunk it up a little bit, the nn [name_f]Lulu[/name_f] is really adorable.
Sooo, I feel the same way that you do. I slightly prefer the sound of [name_u]Juniper[/name_u]. But I like everything else about [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] more if that makes sense.
Also I like how [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] can be [name_f]Juni[/name_f] or [name_f]Juno[/name_f] as a nn.