Tell me about Lola

[johendy]

What do you think about the name Lola? I quite like it but something is holding me back...

[ArsenicSoup]

Apart from the Kinks song and the Barry Manilow song?

[KatieKaye]

Her name was Loka, she was a showgirl...!
Sorry

[MollyBdenum]

I know an adult and a child Lola. They are both lovely. The adult is a scientist, not a showgirl.

[BikeRunSki]

Showgirl
Transvestite

I know a few aged about 2 to 9, but my defaults are the Lolas made infamous in song.

[florascotia]

Short for Dolores, which is short for Maria de Dolores ((Virgin) Mary of Sorrows).

Famous old cabaret song (Marlene Dietrich) 'They call me naughty Lola...'

[PoppyAmex]

Yep, a nickname for Dolores.

[sillymillyb]

She is Charlie's sister, or a show girl... Sorry!

[LidlMermaid]

I love it but in my head it has stripper associations so I used it for my dog and called my DD something else.

[pinkhousesarebest]

Much loved by the trendys in France, though it seems to have peaked (most Lolas I know are upper primary).

[GoodboyBindleFeatherstone]

Transvestite picking up unsuspecting young men in bars.

"Lola" by the Kinks. Great song though .

[Doublethecuddles]

Just think of " Charlie and Lola!" Sorry

[DurhamDurham]

I like it for a little girls but not quite so sure about it for an actual grown up person. It's not a very 'substantial' name.

Just asked dh and he started singing the song, the rubbish song by Barry rather than the good one by the Kinks.

[JimmyCorkhill]

Call her Dolores (love it!) and Lola for a nickname. Then if anyone is snotty about Lola you can say "actually, her name is Dolores." God, I am really loving Dolores. Need another DD now

[KERALA1]

Never understood the popularity - manages to be both seedy and insubstantial. How can you hold a gorgeous newborn and name her Lola?! Feel the same about Scarlett

[shakemysilliesout]

I know a few little Lola's- don't like it much. Delores is ok. Was that the name of whoopi goldbergs character in sister act? Wasn't she a showgirl in that movie? Fair play to try and reclaim the name Lola though.

[Mammanat222]

Tell me about Lola

She was a showgirl, with yellow feathers in her hair

Or yes a transvestite (my fave Kinks song, in-fact one of my fave songs ever)

[shoobidoo]

Really dislike it, sorry.

Dolores or Delilah is ok.

[DealForTheKids]

My friend has a kitten called Lola.

Completely agree up thread about the fact it manages to be both seedy and insubstantial!

[squoosh]

Yep, I think it's too sexy a name for a baby. It's the kind of name people adopt in a ummmm, showbiz career. Of the dancing variety.

[WD41]

Showgirls and transvestites

Also too similar to Lolita for my liking.

[TempsPerdu]

'Seedy and insubstantial' sums it up perfectl for me! I too get either Barry Manilow or Charlie and Lola. And I think all of the Lola/Lila/Lily type names are on their way out now anyway.

[burgatroyd]

Delores...Lolita...Lola...

Far too sexy!

[Isolde85]

I am crazy about Lolita, but can't call my DD that for obvious reasons (due in March)... I think it's so great though!!! Am I weird?