Really dislike my child's name

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It was chosen in a rush when she was born poorly. My husband loved it and kept calling her it, nothing serious, and I just ran with it when the NICU asked 'does she have a name yet we can write down?'

Anyway, she was registered as that. And she is not too far off school starting age so obviously it cannot be changed fairly

I don't like it because it isn't really an adult's name. It is pretty enough. And it's not awful.

But it is brassy, a lot of people would say!

I just wished I'd given her an adult name that is timeless and classic

My other DC had a classic, timeless name. Suitable for a lawyer

It's Lola. Nothing more annoying than someone not saying what the name actually is! So there you go

The only Lola I know is a fabulous young woman. She's funny, kind, opinionated (in a good way), has loads of friends, doesn't follow the crowd.

I admire her for her character. The fact that I also love her name is irrelevant.

Lola is a lovely name.

Based on his boy v girl names, I wonder if your husband is quite traditional when it comes to gender roles (which wouldn't impress me much.

That said, I like the name Lola. All the Lolas that I know are quite lovely, accomplished young women.

I know a Lola, teenager, great name, no issues at all with this name, and there's lots of successful Lolas in all walks of life, so I think your worries are unfounded. I prefer it to lots that are popular on here.

Ah, Lola is lovely! I thought you were going to say it was something really tacky.

Lola was a nice surprise at the end of your post - not what I was expecting based on your description!

I really like Lola, it's pretty but not frilly, easy to spell and pronounce and well known but not overused.
I knew a Lola when I was growing up, she was lovely and is a deputy head teacher now and still suits her name.

Of course it doesn’t, it’s just my own opinion of the name.

Names can affect your perception of people to some degree though, so it’s not nothing.

Also note the OP DH other choices for girls names - Fifi for example……

I love the name. It's not not adult. The only adult Lola i know is a confident, smart young woman. It suits her perfectly.

Lottie, Fifi, Crystal, Chelly

WTF was your husband on? He didn’t even have the excuse of pregnancy hormones!

I think Lola is lovely and you should be so grateful that you’re not having to shout Fifi across a playground.

Lola is a lovely name and suits both kids and adults.

Growing up I knew a Lala, who is probably in her 30s by now. She may well be a lawyer.

One of my favourite people is called Lola. She works for me. She's hard working, smart & sassy.

Where I live Lops are headlice 😂

I see where you're coming from; Marcus and Lawrence sound Stolid, no fuss. Lola sounds like she'll run off and join the circus. I know which one I prefer! Let her take her name and OWN it! It's a strong, independent female name - I hope she flies!

Lola is a beautiful name. I am a lawyer and would never think a certain name is more lawyerly than another, nor would it impact my perception of opposing counsel!

Actually we have a local judge with the last name 'Raper' which in my deep dark private mind I simply cannot be mature about.

Honestly, I’m a complete name snob and can’t stand these out there made up names or the need for individuality and all that nonsense.
Lola is absolutely fine, it’s lovely, pretty and doesn’t sound brassy in the slightest.
She’ll be absolutely fine as an adult and it’ll grow with her. Stop worrying xx

the Kinks made me love that name. brilliant song.

One of our BF's DD's is called Lola, nothing wrong with it. I don't see it causing her problems when older. Unlike some names...cough, Nevaeh, cough, Euphoria, lol!

Unless someone has a ridiculous made up name, it doesn't matter. Once you know someone, their name is just them and you never think about it. How many people names do you ever really think about? So don't dwell on it, it's just a name.

Lola is absolutely fine. There's miles worse out there.

In a way it might be to her advantage should she become a lawyer. People would certainly remember her. Think of that doctor on the tv called Pixie. I doubt people are thinking "Well I wouldn't let her see me "

Lola is a lovely name. I know a woman, not a lawyer as such but similar in quite a high position, with a name that sounds made up. MN always warns against this but it hasn't held her back.

Lola is fine. I thought you were going to say her name was Aurora, then I’d have agreed with you.