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Is it really that bad?

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MrsWillis · 14/11/2009 21:43

I have an 8 month old DD and whenever I tell people her name they give me a funny look and ask "Really?" as if I am joking. Either that or they start singing one of three songs. I have even had one lady say "Well I have never heard a baby called that before!" in a rather snotty voice.
I think it's a lovely name (obviously) but just wondered what the general opinion is.

Her name is Lola btw

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dizzydixies · 14/11/2009 22:15

I know at least 3, its becoming a lot more popular at the minute thanks to celebs using it and Charlie & Lola

its in the same boat as all the Lily/Lola/lila/Layla/lulu's about at the minute

its lovely, you're never going to please everyone so as long as you like it thats all that matters

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MrsWillis · 14/11/2009 21:55

Thank you

Tbh it's usually women of the older generation who pull their noses up at it. When I told my gran what we were calling her she laughed and then said "Oh, you're serious"

But we love it and it really suits her. It seems to be getting quite popular though so hopefully there won't be 2 or 3 with the same name as her at school.

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ThatVikRinA22 · 14/11/2009 21:53

no! lola is a fab name!

preggersplayspop · 14/11/2009 21:51

I think its a sweet name and not that unusual nowadays, but probably would be for different generations who are more used to the 'her name was Lola, she was a showgirl....' side of it (was that Barry Manilow?).

You love it, it belongs to your daughter, so just try to ignore them.

GhoulsAreLoud · 14/11/2009 21:50

I think it's a fabulous name.

I love the Kink's song too (although I realise it's about a man not a woman!)

Stuff em.

GossipMonger · 14/11/2009 21:50

I love it!

2 children at school called Lola and it is so pretty.

ReneRusso · 14/11/2009 21:49

I think it's a pretty name. It is quite unusual but not weirdly so.

bebesequin · 14/11/2009 21:48

Love it isn't one of annie lennox's daughters called Lola ? Pretty -suits little girl but foxy for a grown up too- and exotic when in your fities or sixties .Stuff other people how rude to comment on yur choice!!

bluefootedpenguin · 14/11/2009 21:47

I think Lola is lovely and as a secondary teacher I have never taught one, so a little unusual too. Ignore people who can't be nice!x

EllieG · 14/11/2009 21:46

I think Lola is sweet, and don't think it's particularly unusual these days.

Hassled · 14/11/2009 21:45

I do feel the urge to start singing The Kinks' song but I also like the name . It's pretty.

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