Lola - Names
Meaning of the name Lola
Gender:
Female
Meaning:
Sorrow (from Latin or Spanish: dolor)
History & etymology:
Originally, Lola was a diminutive form of Dolores in Spanish-speaking countries. The name Dolores comes from the Spanish title of Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows: María de los Dolores.
Dolores is a plural form of dolor: sorrow, which is a direct borrowing from Latin dolor - pain, suffering.
In English-speaking countries Lola became an independent name, which grew popular in the second half of the 20th century.
There is no Saint Patron of the name Lola or Dolores. However, the feast day of Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated on 15th September.
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Lolah
Diminutive: Lolly
Similar names in other languages & name days:
Austria
15th September: Dolores
France
15th September: Dolores
Germany
15th September: Dolores
Spain
15th September: Dolores
France
15th September: Dolores
USA
15th September
Famous people named Lola:
Lola Albright (1925 - 1984) - American actress
Lola Falana (1942-) - American actress and dancer
Lola Flores (1923 - 1995) - Spanish singer, dancer and actress
Lola Glaudini (1971-) - American actress
Lola Kirke (1990-) - English-American actress
Lola Monroe (1986-) - Ethiopian-American rapper and actress
Lola Tash (1993-) - Canadian actress
Fun facts:
Popularity (2015):
USA: 224th
England and Wales: 40th
Australia: 86th
Ireland: 92h
Scotland: 60rd
New Zealand: 99st
Spain: 26th
Lucky colors: white, red, violet
Lucky stone: Ruby, Diamond
Ruling planet: Mars
Characteristics: stubborn, family-oriented, calm, responsible, loyal, secretive
Lola is a fictional character in TV series Reign.
Lola is the main character in the film Run, Lola, Run!