How should we spell it? (Read description)

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If we have a boy, he will likely be named for his paternal grandfather, which my husband and I agree on. And he will also have our/my husband’s surname. My first name is Lauren, but I don’t go by it. Should we use Laurence as a middle name for a boy so he has a name from my side too? If so, how should we spell it? I just love the idea of using a family name or name with other special significance vs. a random name we happen to like. And I like Laurence/Lawrence! Thanks!

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Even though you put the disclaimer to read before voting, I think a lot of people just clicked the most common spelling (Lawrence) immediately. That’s what I did before noticing the heading said to read it first. After following instructions lol I would go with Laurence as it’s suppose to be after you and if you spell it Lawrence it kind of takes the significance away.

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Laur.... looked a little feminine to me.

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I’ve always found the Lawrence spelling more visually attractive. I remember wishing an author I liked as a kid spelled his Lawrence instead of Laurence just because I liked him and was super opinionated about names from an early age, apparently.
But I don’t think it matters either way in terms of similarity to your name. They aren’t both first names, so being “too similar” isn’t a concern, in my opinion. And they’re still clearly related so being too different isn’t a problem either.

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Can anyone elaborate on WHY they voted for one over the other? Just curious! Thanks!

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I voted for Lawrence, because it’s the classic way to spell it, and I’m not a huge fan of unique spelling

How should we spell it? (Read description)

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