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What do you think of Lola for a girl?
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Anonymous
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I know an 18-month old Lola, it's used as a nickname for Charlotte in this case. I like it, but I'd use it as a nickname for a longer name that she may prefer as she gets older.
And I think of the Beatles song, not Copacabana, when I hear it. |
Anonymous
I totally agree. I am sure that 50 years ago someone would have had a heart attack if you suggested that a child named "Sonja Sotomayor" would grow up to be a supreme court justice. |
Anonymous
| I had a Russian Great Aunt nicknamed Lola. She was no stripper at age 80 - hopefully at least (shudder). I also have had the Barrie Manalow song in my head since this thread was posted. But I like that song. As long as you can handle singing Copacabana all the time, you should go ahead. I like the idea of using it as a nickname though. |
Anonymous
| to say that lola is a showgirl/stripper name because of an old barry manilow song is ridiculous... or saying that it's similar to lolita therefore it sounds sexual is ludicrous. i think it's a lovely and sweet spanish name. lola means "sorrow" or "strong woman". and who says that she's gonna grow up to some business professional anyway? what if she grows up to be a writer, artist or poet? people need to lighten up. |
Anonymous
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"I totally agree. I am sure that 50 years ago someone would have had a heart attack if you suggested that a child named "Sonja Sotomayor" would grow up to be a supreme court justice."
Sonja didn't have to climb down from the pole. |
Anonymous
| Nickname is about all it's good for. Or a dog. Don't do it. She'll hate you. |
Anonymous
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Freakonomics did a good job explaining this about the name thing with strippers. Look it up -- I'm horrible at repeating.
But my point for posting is this: My name is Sarah. It's a popular name. Also VERY popular for dogs apparently. That said, if my name was something other than Sarah, I wouldn't NOT name my child Sarah because it's a good dog name. I like it so I'd use it. If you like Lola then go for it. Your kid, your decision. If you have any doubts, ANY doubts, pick something else. |
Anonymous
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My crazy Italian great-grandmother was named Lola. She was seriously bat-shit crazy. She ate out of trash cans. She died with several million dollars because she had this disgusting horrible habit of hoarding JUNK and never spending any money. Did I say she was truly insane?
I think of crazy old ladies who live to 100 when I hear the name Lola. |
Anonymous
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It just sounds dumbish, like Lolapop / Lollipop / lalalalalala I can't heeeear you!
leeleelee loolooloo lalalalalala. Why not name her nah-nah? or baba or neenee or su-su or dada or fifi. |
Anonymous
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I agree that stripper names are best kept for pets.
No risk. |
Anonymous
Bob Geldof named one of his kids fifi. (not an endorsement of the name fifi, or of lola, but just saying). Oh, and this post made me laugh, so thanks for that. |
Anonymous
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Love the name. Agree about the stripper. Think using it as a nickname is the perfect solution.
Charlotte, Lorelei, Lydia, Lillian. I'm sure there are a ton more. Or, you could use it as a pet name and formally name her Elizabeth. |
Anonymous
| I love the name! In fact, if my son was a daughter, that is the name I would pick. |
Anonymous
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Great name, it isn't trendy like some names with a short shelf life, but it isn't boring - by the time she is an adult, all the people associating the name with the copacabana song or the the transvestite song will all be dead, or close to it, so it won't matter.
By the way - one of my best friends, who is an attorney is named Lola. Smart, classy, loads of fun. |
Anonymous
PP, we think a like. Yup, most of these harpies and their attitudes will probably be dead in 18 years. I considered Lola for my DD just didn't work well with our last name. I, too, have a dear friend by the name of Lola who is an attorney. She's intelligent, gorgeous, charming, and tough as nails. |