Lola

Girl's name

Lola is a Spanish name derived from the name Dolores, meaning "sorrows" or "pains."

Meaning Sorrows
Origin Spanish
U.S. births in 2023 1,155
Peak year 1919

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Short Cute Names Starting With L

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lola Montez - Dancer and mistress of King Ludwig I.
  • Lola Falana - Singer, dancer, and actress.
  • Lola Flores - Spanish singer, dancer, and actress.
  • Lola Kirke - Actress known for "Mozart in the Jungle."

Sisters for Lola

Girl names closely related to Lola

Ruby Violet Zoey Stella Lilah Lyla Rosalie Hope

Brothers for Lola

Boy names closely related to Lola

Oliver Milo Miles Lawrence Dean Jax Elliot Arthur

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Lola

Delores Deloris Dolores Lolita

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