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Lola?

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addictedtodollymixtures · 12/05/2010 19:05

Undecided on this - it will always remind me of the Kinks, but we both like it and think it goes well with our DD's name, Poppy; fun, not too pretentious but not too traditional either. What do you think?

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Angela82 · 12/05/2010 21:14

I really like it - I think some people focus too much on associations when, in reality, a child/adult naturally becomes their name and people forget about those associations. It's very pretty.

Raahh · 12/05/2010 20:25

i know 2 lolas and they are both Shitzu puppies.

But I do like it- would be a def stripper/ transvestite name with my surname, though- think La Rue, but not that....

Ellokitty · 12/05/2010 19:54

Sorry, but I also see this name as very sexualised too.

Unsearchable · 12/05/2010 19:39

transvestite in Kinks song
transvestite in britfilm 'Kinky boots'

Seeing a pattern?

Greenshadow · 12/05/2010 19:37

Quite a few 15 year old ones around here -seemed a bit odd the first one I met but used to it now.

Magaly · 12/05/2010 19:34

I find this name a bit sexualised. In a very porn industry kind of way. Others clearly don't see that as it's becoming very popular now. Strange choice imo.

Leila is pretty. Lois is a good strong name. Lois could be nnd Lola.

LetThereBeRock · 12/05/2010 19:32

I don't like it at all.It makes me think of a lapdancer.

It may be 'fun' or cute for a little girl but I don't think it works for an adult.

Jajas · 12/05/2010 19:26

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TrillianAstra · 12/05/2010 19:26

Well I'm not the world's most masculine man,
but I know what I am and that I'm a man,
so is Lola.
Lo lo lo Lola. Lo lo lo Lola.

Jajas · 12/05/2010 19:26

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paulaplumpbottom · 12/05/2010 19:25

I love Lola and know an adorable little girl though. Be prepared for everyone to sing to her when they first hear her name.

twosofar · 12/05/2010 19:24

I know a couple. One is actually short for Lolita which is just plain wroing.

I find it's a little bit Spearmint Rhino for a baby girl...sorry

niamhsmam · 12/05/2010 19:14

I like Lola,I've yet to meet any.

dizzydixies · 12/05/2010 19:12

I know 4 now, its quite popular but quite sweet, if you can get past the Manilow/show girl association

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