Laura vs Lauren Vs Laurel

emiliet · May 30, 2021, 5:47am

Which do you think is the prettiest? Also, which name would best fit an adult? A child?

futuremama · May 30, 2021, 5:51am

I personally think [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is the prettiest and would suit all ages the best. [name_f]Laura[/name_f] would be my second pick, but she and [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] both feel pretty dated to me (Laura less so), so I have a hard time seeing them on children.

fearlessfirefly · May 30, 2021, 6:06am

I agree with @futuremama [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is a beautiful and unique choice.

joevermore · May 30, 2021, 6:30am

i agree with @futuremama too. laurel is so pretty and would look great on a kid, teen, or adult!!

CompanionHannah · May 30, 2021, 6:36am

I have a young cousin named [name_f]Lauren[/name_f], and while we all thought the name sounded a bit dated when her mother first suggested it we agree it fits her personality perfectly and doesn’t seem old on her at all!

That said, I think [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is the perfect way to update Laura/Lauren, and sounds beautiful for an adult while remaining wearable for a child.

LibelluleClaire · May 30, 2021, 7:35am

I love the naturey vibe and softness of [name_u]Laurel[/name_u], so that would be my pick. [name_f]Laura[/name_f] is also beautiful and I would describe it as maybe a little dated but more classic than dated. [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] is ok just not my favorite.

itsjustjack · May 30, 2021, 7:43am

I have a soft spot for [name_f]Laura[/name_f] because that’s my best friend’s name, but [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is my favorite based on meaning and sound. They’re all lovely, but I don’t think [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] is quite ready for a comeback IMO.

Greyblue · May 30, 2021, 9:52am

I love the warm and earthy [name_u]Laurel[/name_u]

SionnachXO · May 30, 2021, 10:39am

As a 90s kid, every second girl was a [name_f]Laura[/name_f] or [name_f]Lauren[/name_f].

[name_f]My[/name_f] vote is [name_u]Laurel[/name_u]!

leafsgirl44 · May 30, 2021, 10:57am

[name_f]Lauren[/name_f] is my favourite, followed by [name_f]Laura[/name_f]!

ethelmary · May 30, 2021, 11:11am

[name_f]Laura[/name_f] has a sophisticated feminine feel. I like it

jenileigh · May 30, 2021, 12:36pm

I prefer [name_f]Nora[/name_f] and [name_f]Cora[/name_f]

jenileigh · May 30, 2021, 12:36pm

[name_u]Or[/name_u] [name_f]Maura[/name_f] lol

solara · May 30, 2021, 12:46pm

Lauren is my personal favourite of the three followed by Laurel, but I think Laurel fits what you’re looking for best and it’s more unique!

dandy_orchid · May 30, 2021, 1:21pm

All are lovely but [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is my favorite!

eireann · May 30, 2021, 1:30pm

[name_u]Laurel[/name_u]

[name_f]Laura[/name_f] and [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] are uber 90s names and I know dozens of them!

Harvest-Endellion · May 30, 2021, 1:40pm

They are all nice names.

[name_f]Laura[/name_f] has been used a lot, but to me, it remains a solid classic. It has a pretty sound. I also like [name_f]Lara[/name_f], which is more distinctive and less used.

[name_f]Lauren[/name_f] has been used a lot (by women my age), but to me is more of a past trend than a classic. Still a nice name, but maybe a tired name for now.

[name_u]Laurel[/name_u] I adore. It is like [name_f]Laura[/name_f], but fresher and a floral name. I love how it looks and how it sounds. So [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] is my best choice then [name_f]Lara[/name_f] then [name_f]Laura[/name_f].

sincerelysenara · May 30, 2021, 1:49pm

I like [name_f]Laura[/name_f] – it’s so sweet

Kiara29 · May 30, 2021, 2:55pm

I don’t like [name_f]Laura[/name_f] ,I would go with [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] because it’s more unique but [name_f]Lauren[/name_f] is pretty too.

Kipperbo1 · May 30, 2021, 2:56pm

I really like [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] and [name_f]Laura[/name_f]! I think [name_u]Laurel[/name_u] feels slightly more distinctive to me