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[Opinions] Re: Laura
I do quite like the name Laura, but I don't really think it's classic or old fashioned at all - I know a lot of people called Laura who are under 25. I'm 20 and I have at least 6 friends/acquaintances called Laura my age, and also a Louwra (LOW-ruh). Mary, Sarah, Helen and Julia are a lot more old fashioned in my opinion.On the other hand, it was my great-grandma's name, so I suppose I can see why some people think it's old fashioned if they've only met older people with the name.I don't really think it's dated either... it's popular amongst people my age but I don't think one would assume that a Laura was in her 20s. It'd be perfectly acceptable on a baby. It probably depends where you live as well.

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That's surprising to me, that you don't think it's classic. It's been one of the most perennially popular names for centuries around the world! Same with Julia, and to a lesser extent (I think), Sarah. I agree that it's certainly not old-fashioned.
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