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Tell me about Lola

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johendy · 26/11/2014 07:52

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

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alemci · 29/11/2014 23:09

sorry Coca Cabana - showgirl or that character in EE.

ReginaBlitz · 29/11/2014 23:02

It is my cats name too,only by default as shes a rescue,she is also possessed and cant be trusted not to scratch your eyes out.So no i dont like the name LolaGrin

moxon · 29/11/2014 19:25

If she'd been born in 1923 and had a career as an inspiringly bold artist, fabulous! If you're not planning on giving birth to a 90-something grand Dame who still likes a bit of pipe smoking and has oilpaint under her fingernails, then no.

Dropdeadfred2 · 29/11/2014 19:21

it's my cat's name

florascotia · 29/11/2014 17:18

Lolita = Little Lola. It's another nickname for Dolores.
Am not very keen on Lola (or Dolores), but they're perfectly OK names.

However, as Squoosh says - Lolita really still is too tainted to use, even ironically/defiantly. Maybe, at some time in future, it can be 'reclaimed' from the novel... but, speaking personally, I wouldn't bother.

squoosh · 29/11/2014 16:50

Some celeb or other called their daughter Lolita, truly the creepiest of names anyone could give a child really.

Isolde85 · 29/11/2014 16:44

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?

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burgatroyd · 26/11/2014 19:10

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

Far too sexy!

TempsPerdu · 26/11/2014 15:49

'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.

WD41 · 26/11/2014 15:19

Showgirls and transvestites

Also too similar to Lolita for my liking.

squoosh · 26/11/2014 14:21

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.

DealForTheKids · 26/11/2014 14:12

My friend has a kitten called Lola.

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

shoobidoo · 26/11/2014 14:03

Really dislike it, sorry.

Dolores or Delilah is ok.

Mammanat222 · 26/11/2014 13:55

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)

shakemysilliesout · 26/11/2014 09:35

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.

KERALA1 · 26/11/2014 09:27

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

JimmyCorkhill · 26/11/2014 09:24

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 Grin

DurhamDurham · 26/11/2014 08:38

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.

Doublethecuddles · 26/11/2014 08:36

Just think of " Charlie and Lola!" Sorry

GoodboyBindleFeatherstone · 26/11/2014 08:34

Transvestite picking up unsuspecting young men in bars.

"Lola" by the Kinks. Great song though Grin.

pinkhousesarebest · 26/11/2014 08:31

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

LidlMermaid · 26/11/2014 08:27

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

sillymillyb · 26/11/2014 08:23

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