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I would say my name falls in the category "basically classic-styled, but definitely has been subject to trends and alterations". Since Laurie is just a form of Laura, the feminine of Lawrence. But it could also be "modern-styled", since Laurie as a girl's name came into usage around the 40s-50s, and probably peaked in the 60s/70s. I would rather my name be Laura since that is a "timeless classic". However, "Laurie" is also a Scottish surname, so I don't mind it so much (despite my usual abhorence of surnames for first names for girls). I don't hate my name, but I think it definetly dates me. I graduated with two Lauries, two Loris, two Lauras and a Lauren, but it never bothered me that I was one of 7 variations of a theme. There were way more Jens and Lisas.

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