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Elizabeth Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:22 PM

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Mary Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:27 PM

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I believe you will. My full, married name is that of a 1970s sitcom and, I am not exaggerating, when I say my name everyone makes a comment about the show.

However, I do not believe that these comments should deter you from naming your child 'Laura' if it is a girl. It is a pretty name.

MrsTC Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:30 PM

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It is a very pretty name. Being 100% honest here because you asked us to be I would think of the soap couple when I first heard it - but I would never make a comment!

Tammy5-03 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:33 PM

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I personally think of GH but I doubt most people would. Luke and Laura are from the 80s, it shouldn't be a big deal.

HeatherandNick Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:37 PM

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I would think of Luke and Laura but I am a huge GH fan. I would not let this deter you from using this name at all. Most people (hopefully) wouldn't say anything and even if they do, they'll only say it once! So if you like it - go for it!!!

Kris Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:51 PM

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honestly, that was the first thing I thought of. although, it is one of my favorite names. Go with your gut.

JennRenee Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:54 PM

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That would be my first thought, but I wouldn't dwell on it. Use Laura if you love it!!

I know people with children named Brandon, Dylan and Kelly...

Stacey1403 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:58 PM

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I feel your pain. We got so many comments about Damien's name(The Omen )

My thoughts were that this was a movie from the 70's and his peers would have no knowledge of this movie. Only adults make comments and if they are stupid enough to make a comment when he is old enough to understand. I'll clobber them

If you both love Laura I say go for it. But if you have a third don't name he/she Lucky

SomedayBride Posted: Jan 22, 2004 08:59 PM

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Posted by MrsTC

It is a very pretty name. Being 100% honest here because you asked us to be I would think of the soap couple when I first heard it - but I would never make a comment!

Exactly what I was going to say, as soon as I saw it, I thought, ah, GH. But I would NEVER make a comment to you about it! However if I were you I'd drive myself nuts and always refer to them as Laura and Luke since to me, for some reason that doesn't make me think of the show.
If you love the name, go with it, people who will comment on that will find something else to comment about, they always do.

Karen H Posted: Jan 22, 2004 09:02 PM

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It was the first thing I though of, but I don't think I would comment on it, especially if you get in the habit of saying the names in the reverse order - Laura and Luke. If you're really concerned about it you could use Laura as a middle name.

On a side note, my Grandmother once told me she always hated her name Elsie since it reminded her of the Bordon's Cow. And I had another friend who changed his name from Alex to Bruce because he found out his parents chose his name because it sounded good with his brother's. It always bothered him that his name was not chosen for him, but because it sounded good with his brother's name. So you never know how a child will react to their name.

Miro127 Posted: Jan 22, 2004 09:21 PM

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i've never heard of 'luke and laura' so you'd be safe with me

yabbobay Posted: Jan 22, 2004 10:26 PM

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My sister's name is Marlena...and our maidan name rhythms with Evans (Marlena Evans from Days of Our Lives)...but what can you do?

I think the reference is diminishing...so it might be the obscure comment...

would you think a Lora...Lara...Lori...Laurie...Lauren?

Nancy Posted: Jan 23, 2004 06:58 AM

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I didn't think of GH when I first heard it. IMHO, people are always going to find something in a name to have a comment on. When I was growing up, people called me Nancy Reagan and Nancy Kerrigan. Especially Nancy Reagan because a boy in my class was Ronald!

Go with what you like!!

NovemberSue Posted: Jan 23, 2004 07:32 AM

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I would think of GH and I am not one who watches soap operas.

Becky Posted: Jan 23, 2004 08:16 AM

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I think people will comment on it and if any other kids find out they will probably tease them. I have two brothers - Tom and Gerry. Yes, like the cartoon!! Tom is also frequently called Tommy. So, I was tortured with that Kenny Rogers song about Tommy and Becky when I was younger.

But, you know what, I was always amused by the Tom and Gerry thing and if I wasn't being teased about Tommy and Becky, then it would have been something else.

If you love the name Laura, then you should name your baby Laura if it is a girl. Just introduce them as Laura and Luke. It sounds very different from the 'lukenlaura' that we all heard so much about.

Lisa Rose Posted: Jan 23, 2004 09:05 AM

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if you want an 'L' name...you could always name her Lisa!!

shelzyp Posted: Jan 23, 2004 09:18 AM

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Would it bother you if people said that??

Noone your possible daughters age would now the reference.

I thought of Luke and Laura, but I watch GH everyday!! But I would never say anything!

jenny11.9 Posted: Jan 23, 2004 09:23 AM

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I would go for it. I mean so what really...it's like all the PARENTS would know - but not kids of their age group. I love the name Laura. That said, my friend is a Darren and his sister is a Samantha - and he says it never bothered him! Darren just had a Will though, and they always had their hearts set on Grace for a girl, and I think they might be re-thinking that! But I dont' think they should. I think it's neat!

Kathi Posted: Jan 23, 2004 09:40 AM

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Honestly... you'll hear the GH comments. But you know that! If you love the name - use it! Steve and I were going to name our daughter Sarah Elizabeth (if Sean was a girl ). Steve actually suggested we use his middle name, not mine for her. Sarah Lee. Uh, nope.

Of course, I think you're having a boy.