[Opinions] Laura or Eleanor?
and why, please!
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"We are all horrible and wonderful and figuring it out." - Harris Wittels
"We are all horrible and wonderful and figuring it out." - Harris Wittels
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Eleanor is my very favorite girls' name. If I ever have a daughter who I get to name (i.e. who isn't adopted as an older child), it's the name I will use. I think I love it in part because it's my grandmother's name.
I like Laura a lot too, and it would probably be a contender for a second or third daughter.
I like Laura a lot too, and it would probably be a contender for a second or third daughter.
Laura...
It's a simple classic. I like Eleanor too, but it has a weird meaning.
It's a simple classic. I like Eleanor too, but it has a weird meaning.
This is a tough choice. I like them both. In the end, I think I'd choose Eleanor only because it's less popular. But Laura is still lovely.
Eleanor
I find Eleanor more interesting. Laura is pretty but bland. Lots of good NN options for Eleanor.
I find Eleanor more interesting. Laura is pretty but bland. Lots of good NN options for Eleanor.
Can I choose both?! I think they're both elegant choices. If I had to choose, Laura, because I dislike a lot of Eleanor's NNs.
I've got absolutely no reason to prefer Laura, but prefer it I do. It's so understated, so cheerful, so classic, so perfect for all ages.
I love Eleanor and Elinor, and the two I've known well never used a nn at all, but most of 'em do. And that nn is Ellie in today's world and was Nellie for many centuries before that. Which puts me off, big time.
The reason I never used Laura is that I was committed to using my late mother's name as either mn of fn, and it was Beatrice. So the combination is way too Italian-literature for comfort, especially as I've got no knowledge of Italian!
I love Eleanor and Elinor, and the two I've known well never used a nn at all, but most of 'em do. And that nn is Ellie in today's world and was Nellie for many centuries before that. Which puts me off, big time.
The reason I never used Laura is that I was committed to using my late mother's name as either mn of fn, and it was Beatrice. So the combination is way too Italian-literature for comfort, especially as I've got no knowledge of Italian!
Eleanor
Eleanor
1) It has lots of history with Roosevelt, Aquitane, etc.
2) It is classic, yet underused imo. There are great nicknames from the popular Ella, the chic Noor, the sweet Norah, and the unique Nola.
3) Laura is one of those names that people tend to forget. Its pretty, but its forgettable like Liz, Anne, Mary, and Lisa.
1) It has lots of history with Roosevelt, Aquitane, etc.
2) It is classic, yet underused imo. There are great nicknames from the popular Ella, the chic Noor, the sweet Norah, and the unique Nola.
3) Laura is one of those names that people tend to forget. Its pretty, but its forgettable like Liz, Anne, Mary, and Lisa.
Eleanor is my choice. I just prefer the sound of it. There's nothing wrong with Laura but it does remind me of a dear friend who passed away at age 19.
Laura.
They're both lovely names, but Eleanor seems harsher and lacks the femininity that Laura has, a trait I like in girls names.
They're both lovely names, but Eleanor seems harsher and lacks the femininity that Laura has, a trait I like in girls names.
Eleanor
Prefer how it sounds, always been a favourite!
Prefer how it sounds, always been a favourite!
Laura, I just prefer the sound, look and feel of that name to Eleanor.
Hmmm... this is hard.
I really like both names. I think I *really* like Laura more, but I knew so many Lauras growing up that it seems kind of lackluster to me now even though it's a pretty classic name. I wish I could know a little Laura so the 80s sheen would wear off.
I like Eleanor a lot, too, but mostly because I like its style, not because I like its sound. -Nor is harsh. And a lot of people I know say Ell-ner, which is HIDEOUS. I don't know, it's cute though, and quirky and classic.
All in all, I like Laura more but Eleanor is awesome also. I'd definitely be more willing to name a daughter Eleanor than Laura.
I really like both names. I think I *really* like Laura more, but I knew so many Lauras growing up that it seems kind of lackluster to me now even though it's a pretty classic name. I wish I could know a little Laura so the 80s sheen would wear off.
I like Eleanor a lot, too, but mostly because I like its style, not because I like its sound. -Nor is harsh. And a lot of people I know say Ell-ner, which is HIDEOUS. I don't know, it's cute though, and quirky and classic.
All in all, I like Laura more but Eleanor is awesome also. I'd definitely be more willing to name a daughter Eleanor than Laura.
Eleanor, because I like it more and I feel that it is more versatile.
I just prefer the look of Eleanor. Laura is a little dated; not as classic as the other classics. I would consider Eleanor, Elinor, Eleonore, or Eleonora. A nice alternative might be the Spanish form, Leonor, which I love.
I have had many annoying Lauras in my life. Can't support.
I have had many annoying Lauras in my life. Can't support.
Eleanor.
Laura is so overused I feel like it's not overly interesting anymore.
Eleanor is very pretty, though it's getting quite popular now, hence why it fell of my list!
Laura is so overused I feel like it's not overly interesting anymore.
Eleanor is very pretty, though it's getting quite popular now, hence why it fell of my list!
Eleanor. I love the Medieval vibe I get from it, I love how long it's been in use and it's an elegant name. Laura is very pretty, but it doesn't exude the same amount of power that Eleanor does.
What happened to Solveig?
I wasn't thinking. :-D
Habit, more or less.
I need to get my account fixed so I can have my name automatically filled in.
Habit, more or less.
I need to get my account fixed so I can have my name automatically filled in.