Anonymous
Post 05/19/2021 14:21     Subject: Laura
Among elementary preschoolers and babies, I know of zero Lauras and one Melanie.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2021 16:53     Subject: Laura
I am a Laura also, no issues with pronunciation. My Italian (like from Sicily) In Laws pronounce it LOWW-ra (like WOW-ra) which I think is cute.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2021 16:48     Subject: Laura
Anonymous wrote:As a Laura who posted, pronunciation is really not an issue, in my 44 years of life. People from NJ/Long Island pronounce it "Lah-ra," but I'll answer to that.

The difference between "Lore-a" and "Law-ra" is so neglible. I'm always surprised when pronunciation comes up as an issue with this name. As an aside, my sister is Andrea and almost everyone calls her "Ann-dree-uh." Occasionally "On-DRAY-uh," but whatever.


Really?? Fascinating. I am Laura and it is CONSTANT. My mom said Law-ra and would get so mad at my paternal grandparents (her in-laws) for pronouncing it Lore-a. I have had someone say it's only an accent thing and it's mostly northeastern accents that say Law-ra, but my mom was from Savannah and in laws from NH so...
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2021 16:04     Subject: Laura
Both are fabulous names, I've only ever known lovely people with both. Classic but not overused.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2021 15:45     Subject: Re:Laura
Laura is really lovely. I'm less enthusiastic about Melanie, but it's fine.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2021 15:44     Subject: Laura
My favorite people are named Laura, so I'm all in favor of Laura.