I love it! I wouldn't use it as a first name since my cousin's daughter who we see/talk to often enough is
Laurel, another cousin's wife is
Laurel, and my sister is
Laura, but I could see myself using it as a middle name. :-)
Around here, people would only say LAWR-el, but if LUH-rel works in your area it's all good.
The
Laurel's I know are
Laurel Elizabeth and
Laurel Jean (I really like the latter). Some others:
Laurel FayeLaurel Therese /
TheresaLaurel EveLaurel Ivy - Themey, but I couldn't resist.
Laurel OpheliaLaurel OctaviaLaurel EvelynLaurel VeronicaLaurel Anastasia - I don't know if that's your real name or not! =P
Laurel RheaLaurel ThomasinaLaurel AngelineLaurel AngelicaLaurel Noa