Laurel?

Girl Names
1

I’ve had this named picked out for my [name_u]Baby[/name_u] Girl due in [name_f]September[/name_f] before I even knew I was pregnant. Then came the whole [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/Yanny deal a few weeks ago.

I’m worried that: A) The name might become popular now that there is a pop culture reference, and I don’t like names that are too popular. or B) People will call her Yanny and think they’re hilarious.

I thought about changing the name, but it’s the only one I love, and it just feels right. Would you be worried? It was up 481% on Nameberry a few days ago, but now is trending back down. Thoughts???

2

I love [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f].

3

considering [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] was outside of the top 100 on last year’s most popular names in the US, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. And yeah, people will probably make the whole [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/Yanney joke, but that’s a pretty timely joke, and it will most likely fade into obscurity. Bottom line, if it’s sending you love and can’t stop thinking about, then that’s what you should use.

4

I don’t think that reference will stick long so I wouldn’t worry about it.

5

I do too, but that unfortunately doesn’t work with our last name, which starts with a long I sound. Thanks for the suggestion though!

6

Thanks! That’s what I’m thinking. If there were another name I was considering it would be one thing. But there is nothing else I like nearly as much. I just hate that this had to happen riiiight before I’m about to have my baby. What are the odds?!?

7

I love [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]!!! And I already forgot about the [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/ yanny thing. I don’t think anyone will make that joke come [name_f]September[/name_f]. Definitely not something you’d hear her whole life.

8

People will forget about the [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/Yanny thing in a few weeks or months, so don’t worry yourself about it. I can guarantee that your child will not have to worry about it as she grows up. She’d more likely have to deal with people confusing her name for [name_f]Lauren[/name_f], but that’s very minor. I knew a [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] in high school and she got on just fine. I say go for it!

9

I have no idea what you’re talking about so to me [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] is fine to use. Have you considered [name_f]Lauren[/name_f]?

10

It’s my middle name and I wish I had changed it to my first or went by my middle in college or something. I have always loved it and I think its a great name. That weird trend with yannis thing will be gone before shes a year old i’m sure.

11

I think the [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/Yanny thing is just a flash in the pan, I wouldn’t worry about it. [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] is lovely!

12

Haha sorry it’s sort of funny though ! But don’t worry! People will forget it soon!

13

[name_f]Laurel[/name_f] is a lovely name. Go for it! The [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/Yanny thing will fade within a short time.

[name_f]Susan[/name_f]

14

I don’t think the whole [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/Yanny thing will be around for much longer. I think [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] is a gorgeous name and I think if you love it then go for it and to hell with what other people may think.

15

I think if you wanted to name your baby Yanney you’d totally have people making that reference, but not [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]. It’s a beautiful, classic, feminine name.

16

Honestly I’m 20 and I think this [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/Yanny joke will die down very soon, it’s alreay peaked. I also love the name [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] and I think by the time the child is old enough to talk it will be old news :slight_smile:

17

Thanks to all for your feedback. You have helped to ease my mind a great deal. Almost certain this little girl will be [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] ”

She is our first girl, our rainbow and also our caboose. So excited for her to be here soon!

18

I agree with pps that [name_f]Laurel[/name_f] is a great name and that the Yanny thing will be very fleeting and not something your daughter will be constantly dealing with as she grows up. I think you should stick with what you love.

19

I think the [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/Yanny thing honestly lasted for less than a week. It may be mentioned once or twice, but it won’t be something that will leave a mark on pop culture.

20

I wouldn’t worry about it becoming overly popular. I do think you’ll get [name_f]Laurel[/name_f]/Yanney jokes for about a year (maybe even less, the internet has a short attention span), which might be short-term annoying, but I really can’t see it having a negative affect on your daughter.

If I were you I’d stick with [name_f]Laurel[/name_f].