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baby girl's name: Nola

33 replies

elsah33 · 20/09/2009 21:56

Any thoughts anyone?

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hf128219 · 20/09/2009 21:59

No.

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4andnotout · 20/09/2009 22:00

I love it

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cookielove · 20/09/2009 22:01

i like it

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piscesmoon · 20/09/2009 22:07

No

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TinaSparkles · 20/09/2009 22:14

Mmm... Not sure. Have you been reading the new Dan Brown? There's a Nola in that!

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Pingpong · 20/09/2009 22:16

The only Nola I know is my Mum's age and it's short for Finnola/Finnoula.
I'm not keen

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DiamondHead · 20/09/2009 22:19

It would put me off that her whole life whenever anyone shounted 'NO', she'd be thinking they were shouting at her - IYKWIM.

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daisy71 · 20/09/2009 22:20

DH wants this for our DD because his grandad was called Noel. I am not keen myself, so we won't be using it.

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KleineMaus · 20/09/2009 22:21

Not sure about Nola, although I have thought about Ola.

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elsah33 · 20/09/2009 22:24

There's also a Nola in Woody Allen's film Match Point. Wonder if it's more of an American name?

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thell · 20/09/2009 22:27

I like it

Also like Nuala (pr. Noola)

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Firawla · 21/09/2009 00:34

Its pretty

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Monty100 · 21/09/2009 01:05

Quite like Nola.

Luuurve Lola.

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mathanxiety · 21/09/2009 01:43

New Orleans LA (?)
I like it, prefer Nora.

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smother · 21/09/2009 12:51

I really really love this name! what is it short for? or would you be happy just using Nola?

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KembleTwins · 21/09/2009 12:55

The main female character in "Showboat" is Nola, but it's short for Magnolia. I think it sounds a bit "made up" as a name on its own. What about Noelle, if DH wants to use his grandad's name?

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NormaSknockers · 21/09/2009 12:55

Love it! Very funky

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daisy71 · 22/09/2009 10:54

Urghh! Noelle is even worse, reminds me of runny noses for some strange reason. No it's definitely not happening for us-DH can whistle (can you tell I'm very hormonal and fed up with 3 weeks to go lol!?)

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theagedparent · 22/09/2009 11:19

Really like it.

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elsah33 · 22/09/2009 17:35

Would use it just as 'Nola' on its own, but just not sure about it. Seems to provoke mixed reactions here as well. Hmm, Lola might be an idea too- or else Nina. Phew, glad I still have few months to go..

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Washersaurus · 22/09/2009 17:38

I quite like it, I prefer Nona/Nonah - it means 'ninth' though and I'm not planning on having that many!

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Pennythoughts28 · 03/08/2022 22:12

I no really old post but just came across it I have a daughter called nola and it's a Irish name hope you used it too 🥰

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JellyDeels · 03/08/2022 22:55

I know one aged 2. It's not my usual style, but I really like it actually. I like how it's easy to spell and pronounce yet it's not super popular.

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lastminutedotcom22 · 03/08/2022 23:23

There was twins at my daughters Baby massage called Noura and Nola

Love both names

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lastminutedotcom22 · 04/08/2022 18:28

We also know a Nyla

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