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Is Lola common...

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NiceCuppaT · 02/07/2010 14:05

???
How many do you know?
Do you think it'll be/it is common in both senses of the word??

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Raahh · 03/07/2010 11:16

I know 2 Lolas and they are both shitzu puppies.

I do like it, though, but perhaps as a nick name rather than a 'proper' name. Maybe Louise, and call her Lola.

It is a funny name, because on the face of it, it is cute and girly, but the Kinks/Showgirl connection make it seem wrong on a little girl iyswim?

mummytosquidgies · 02/07/2010 23:25

I must say I do sing to guinea pig Lola, along the lines of

her name is Lola, she is a guinea pig, she has beautiful blue eyes and such shiny black hair

Can't believe I just admitted that!

NinthWave · 02/07/2010 20:32

Makes me think of the Kinks song - one of my favourite songs ever, but wouldn't name a child after it!

Pattenberger · 02/07/2010 20:21

I only know one, and she is not common. I don't think people think it's 'chavvy', just some people think that it is a bit sexual for a little girl. I actually think it is cute and fiesty.

IHeartJohnLewis · 02/07/2010 19:43

I have come across quite a few Lolas. There are none at my DC's prep schools. Draw whatever conclusions you like.

HarijukuLover · 02/07/2010 19:40

I know a few Lolas. MN consensus seems to be that it is 'chavvy'

I considered it for my DD, born two years ago (it has definitely got more popular since then). I still really like it.

AdamsMammy · 02/07/2010 19:39

Hi - I really liked Lola for a little girl. As it happened I had a boy! However - we do go to bounce & rhyme at the sure start centre and there's a Lola, Layla, Lily, Laura and a Lila all in the same class!

Wanderingsheep · 02/07/2010 19:30

I know someone who has a Lola. I think it's quite sweet.

DramaInPyjamas · 02/07/2010 19:30

Seriously though, I know only one Lola, and everytime I hear her name I start to sing that song in my head!

nancydrewrocks · 02/07/2010 19:28

I also .know 3 under 5

DetectivePotato · 02/07/2010 19:27

I haven't met a Lola. If you wanted something slightly different what about Lila?

Penthesileia · 02/07/2010 14:22

her name was lola, she was showgirl, with yellow feathers in her hair, and a skirt cut down to there...

mummytosquidgies · 02/07/2010 14:20

One of our guinea pigs is called Lola

There seems to be a lot of them about, but it's also a really nice name. If you like it, why does it matter if it's "common" in either sense?

Kathleen123 · 02/07/2010 14:18

It's a popular name.

tortoiseonthehalfshell · 02/07/2010 14:07

I know 3 under 5. Charlie and Lola has a lot to answer for.