Tell me about Lola

[johendy]

What do you think about the name Lola? I quite like it but something is holding me back...

Apart from the Kinks song and the Barry Manilow song?

Her name was Loka, she was a showgirl...!
Sorry

I know an adult and a child Lola. They are both lovely. The adult is a scientist, not a showgirl.

Showgirl
Transvestite

I know a few aged about 2 to 9, but my defaults are the Lolas made infamous in song.

Short for Dolores, which is short for Maria de Dolores ((Virgin) Mary of Sorrows).

Famous old cabaret song (Marlene Dietrich) 'They call me naughty Lola...'

Yep, a nickname for Dolores.

She is Charlie's sister, or a show girl... Sorry!

I love it but in my head it has stripper associations so I used it for my dog and called my DD something else.

Much loved by the trendys in France, though it seems to have peaked (most Lolas I know are upper primary).

Transvestite picking up unsuspecting young men in bars.

"Lola" by the Kinks. Great song though .

Just think of " Charlie and Lola!" Sorry

I like it for a little girls but not quite so sure about it for an actual grown up person. It's not a very 'substantial' name.

Just asked dh and he started singing the song, the rubbish song by Barry rather than the good one by the Kinks.

Call her Dolores (love it!) and Lola for a nickname. Then if anyone is snotty about Lola you can say "actually, her name is Dolores." God, I am really loving Dolores. Need another DD now

Never understood the popularity - manages to be both seedy and insubstantial. How can you hold a gorgeous newborn and name her Lola?! Feel the same about Scarlett

I know a few little Lola's- don't like it much. Delores is ok. Was that the name of whoopi goldbergs character in sister act? Wasn't she a showgirl in that movie? Fair play to try and reclaim the name Lola though.

Tell me about Lola

She was a showgirl, with yellow feathers in her hair

Or yes a transvestite (my fave Kinks song, in-fact one of my fave songs ever)

Really dislike it, sorry.

Dolores or Delilah is ok.

My friend has a kitten called Lola.

Completely agree up thread about the fact it manages to be both seedy and insubstantial!

Yep, I think it's too sexy a name for a baby. It's the kind of name people adopt in a ummmm, showbiz career. Of the dancing variety.

Showgirls and transvestites

Also too similar to Lolita for my liking.

'Seedy and insubstantial' sums it up perfectl for me! I too get either Barry Manilow or Charlie and Lola. And I think all of the Lola/Lila/Lily type names are on their way out now anyway.

Delores...Lolita...Lola...

Far too sexy!

I am crazy about Lolita, but can't call my DD that for obvious reasons (due in March)... I think it's so great though!!! Am I weird?