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Lola
Meaning: sorrows (diminutive of Dolores) · Origin: Spanish · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
A Spanish pet form of Dolores, from Our Lady of Sorrows (María de los Dolores).
Famous people named Lola
- Lola Montez (dancer)
Nicknames
Lo, Lolly
Variants & related names
Lolita, Dolores
Lola name art
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FAQ
What does the name Lola mean?
Lola means “sorrows (diminutive of Dolores)”. It comes from Spanish.
Is Lola a popular name?
Yes — Lola has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Lola?
Lo, Lolly.
What are other forms of Lola?
Lolita, Dolores.
Similar names
Savannah · Jade · Isabel · Isabella · Luna · Lily
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.