Lolita?

[Potterhead113]

What does everyone think of this name?

Like the book? Seriously?

Jokes

I don't think you can, sorry.

What about Lalita?

Have you heard of Nabokov?! I wouldn't.

I think of the book Lolita.

The associations linked with the novel mean its not a name I like for an actual child.

Hahah.

Good one.

Or have you heard the Police song?

Is this a competition?

I thought Aryan last week was a clear winner...

On reflection I still think I'd rather be named after the creation of a paedo-apologist than a Nazi ideal. So yes - Aryan has it

Errr

Oh yeah Aryan was ridiculous!

It has a pretty sound, and in Spain, it's a perfectly normal short form for Dolores. But in English speaking countries it's only associated with the book/films really, and it's not a pleasant association - I don't think it's usable really.

Oh shit sorry didn’t realise it was a book

Where did you hear of the name, then?

No! Just don't.

I know a doctor called Lolita! Not a good name.

What about Lola instead? It doesn’t have the same adult sexually obsessed with adolescent connotations

The very first thing you do when choosing a name for your child is google it surely?

Can’t say I ever googled my DC’s names. I can’t agree that googling potential names is the first thing one would do.

I can't believe anyone has not heard of Lolita nor understands the conotations tbh

I love it. In my culture it is a diminutive, and very very pretty. Sadly it was used in a novel about child sexual abuse and it seems that people will always associate the victim with negative traits surrounding sexuality. ^^

Absolutely not. You cannot do that to a child.

Too associated with the book. Lola is more usable.

What about Elita?