Dislike my DC's name. I can't change it, can I?

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No, I know I can't!

I got use to it (I didn't want her with that name but gave in when she was born under dangerous circumstances and said she can have any name as long as she's okay)

But now a singer I don't really like the look of has become popular and they're a Lola too

So now my mind thinks of her.

Anyone else been through it and just forgotten about it all after a while? DD is 2.

Other daughter is Maria (who's 10) and I've always loved her name

definitely don’t change it because of a singer.

You could change it to Amelia then a week later a singer called Amelia comes along that you don’t like.

Lola is a lovely name and not unusual enough to be closely associated with any particular celebrity (even the Kinks song)

Lola is a lovely name and I know some in the City, so it definitely can be professional and grown up nowadays.

Oh I love that song ... didn't know it was by someone called Lola

Lola is a nice name and reminds me of Charlie and Lola. I don’t know a singer named Lola.

Never heard of Lola and Messy song until now. I’ve just listened to it and it’s actually quite good.

I like it but that’s not the point! Has she got a middle name you could use? Is it more about the association with an ex that chose it? If so maybe work on that instead of changing her name.

Why don't you like the look of the singer Lola?

Lola is a nice name but to answer your question you can change her name.

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I like the kinks song Lola,havent heard of this song .However we are all associated with names of something!My mum was very cross because she was asked if she had named me after President Kennedys daughter!Shes 3 years older than me.Mum said I was named after my dads cousin. I think its a pretty name

Your daughter will be still be the "primary" Lola to everyone around her, by a huge margin. A random singer doesn't trump your own daughter. Mine was nearly Elsa a few years before Frozen and while it wouldn't have been ideal, changing her name would have been a huge overreaction to the completely normal event of someone else having her name.

I think you need to talk this through with someone and choose to move on from this negative association. It's a pretty name, given with love. Just go with it,; and maybe develop your own private nickname to use between yourselves.

To change a child's name in Spain, both parents must sign an application at the Spain Consulate where the child is resident. This is required if the child is under 18 years old.
Consider the following
Informal name changes
You can call your child a new name without official paperwork, but it's best to get the other parent's agreement.
Common usage
You can ask family and friends to call your child by a nickname, which can save you the expense of a legal name change.
Legal documents
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Schools and other organizations
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I like the name Lola, never heard of the singer either. Is it likely she will still be famous in 5 / 10 years? I wouldn’t have thought so.

Just call her Lo or Lolo as a nickname.

There's nothing wrong with Lola, I prefer Layla but that's just a preference. If you are going to do it do it now. I am desperate to change the name of one of my DC. But he's 30yo so I don't think my opinion counts anymore😂

The singer Lola is pretty new to the music scene and much like a multitude of other singers around that age. She’s not distinct enough to stand out from them now, never mind long term. I wouldn’t worry about it, honestly!

I think Barry Manilow

Layla will forever be associated with Eric Clapton, who is an arse.

I’m very fond of the name Lola.

I wouldn’t change her name at her age. Find a nickname for her you love and use that. Can see why it’s difficult for you though!

I quite like the name Lola but I do immediately think of the Kinks song and in particular the line 'I asked her her name and in a dark brown voice she said Lola' 😆

I've never heard of a singer called Lola but I'm old enough to know the Barry Manilow song!
I've also worked with children for over 30 years and have only ever come across one Lola. Nice girl!
I don't think you should change her name now but no reason why you can't give her a nickname.

I’m in my early 30s and no idea who Lola Young is.

No

Ooo I have to disagree with that! Her look really annoys me, I do like a more conservative look.

These are all things I wouldn't say to anyone out loud.

But her song is now on my playlist because I didn't want to like it but do actually!

She seems quite distinct to me. The lyrics are great, very relatable and easy, and the tune is good

Not sure what she was thinking with that awful hair and clothing. Goodness me.

Lola is a gorgeous name.

Be careful assuming that you can easily change it because she’s autistic and doesn’t respond to her name!

Lol, I have 10 years of skin in the game when it comes to profound Autism. It was just a response to a poster saying she hears it and would respond to it