Lolita?

[Potterhead113]

What does everyone think of this name?

To start with I don't think it's ever a good idea to use a nickname as a name, as babies grow up to be adults.
Lolita is the baby name for Lola.

Then the book/film.

Just no.

If you really want it, call her Lola, as suggested, and use Lolita in a family context.

I wouldn't because of the book.

It is just too famous.

Does no one read anymore?

For me (mid-40s), although Lolita's a pretty name, the Nabokov stigma and automatic association would make it a no-go.
But interesting to see if that'll still affect current generation of parents' name choice.

Would also be interesting to hear from Spanish/ Latin countries' MNers if Lolita is still a common shortening of Dolores where they are, despite the book/films?

I realise Lolita is a further shortening from " Lola", yes, but Dolores (as mentioned above, I just wouldn't ever have used Lolita myself) could be what's actually on the BC, and used as well (or when older).

Big Japanese sub-culture of fashion, also. So could anyone tell us if there's been a resurgence of using the name there?

Oh shit sorry didn’t realise it was a book

You could use Humbert for a future son as well!

Ugh NOOOOO! For Humbert Humbert related reasons already mentioned. Fucking grim.

But interesting to see if that'll still affect current generation of parents' name choice

I read the book when I was about 18 (in the early noughties), so I imagine people will still read the book and definitely be put off the name if they do.

Lolita was short for Dolores anyway.

But how can you not have heard of the book?

But how can you not have heard of the book?

This.

How about Loretta/Lottie/Etta.

What about neeta

I wouldnt use it because of the paedophile connotations, but I didnt realise it was a diminutive of Delores. Delores is an amazing name

dolores even

Okay , so assuming you haven't read it , did you not wonder why it has such sexual connotations ?

I haven't actually read the book or watched the movie (not in full), but I do know what it's about. Which is one reason I never felt compelled to read or watch either.

It's common knowledge.

I havent read it either. I tried to once, but it was just uncomfortable

I havent read it either. I tried to once, but it was just uncomfortable

It is a horrible book imo. I have no idea why I read it. The all boys grammar in our town studied it for a-level English lit and also the movie came out a few years before I read it, so I had a vague idea of what it was about. I didn't realise how bad it would be it how young the character was until I read it. I kept waiting for HH to get his comeuppance, but he doesn't (I don't think? Was a while ago that I read it). Not a comfortable read at all.

I never actually saw the movie, but imagine it's grim too!

Evita?

Reminds me of a paedophile's victim.

Even if you haven’t read it, how can you not know it is a book? A very famous, very controversial one.

As for using the name? No, absolutely not if you live in an English speaking country.

I wouldn't use it unless where you are from no one has heard of the book! Stick with Lola or you could even go with Dolores nn Lola/Dolly.

Maybe Iris, if you're going for a lesser known exploited child's name. ( taxi driver)

You cannot call a child Lolita

I haven't read the book but you have have lived in a cave to not get that Lolita and child sexual abuse are synonymous

Oh yeah Aryan was ridiculous!

Aaryan is actually an Asian boy name. I know an Aaryan of Bengali origin. Pronounced the same way.