Lor- and Laur- Names

The Laur- sound is a dated one. But what are you going to do when you need to honor Grandma Lorraine or Great Aunt Loretta? Have no fear, there are some Laur- names that are ready to be revived; use one and everyone will be happy.

Laura
Lauralee
Laureen
Laurel
Laurella
Lauren
Laurence
Laurie (Lauri, Lori)
Lorelai (Lorelei)
Lorena
Lorenza
Loretta
Lorinda
Lorna
Lorraine

1969: The Most Popular Names for Girls

My mother was born in 1969, so today, for Mother's Day, I am going to list the 20 most popular girls name of that year. Here it goes.

Lisa
Michelle
Jennifer (my mom's name. It jumped to number one the next year.)
Kimberly
Melissa
Amy
Angela
Mary
Tammy
Laura
Susan
Julie
Karen
Christine
Kelly
Elizabeth
Tracy
Patricia
Stephanie
Lori

Happy Mother's Day everyone.