Lolita
sorrows, little sorrow (Spanish)
Lolita is a spanish / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 41, with 94,462 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
sorrows, little sorrow (Spanish)
Lolita originated in Spain as an affectionate diminutive form of Dolores, referring to the Seven Sorrows of Mary. Introduced through Catholicism, it was widely adopted across the Philippines throughout the late colonial and mid-20th century eras.
Lolita is a Spanish diminutive of Dolores, derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, 'Nuestra Señora de los Dolores' (Our Lady of Sorrows). It entered Filipino naming traditions during the Spanish colonial period and became a staple female name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common among older Filipino generations. Common nicknames include Lolit, Lita, and Lola. Often used as a standalone given name rather than just a nickname for Dolores.
Related forms
- Dolores Spanish
- Lola Spanish
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Lolita with common surname pairs
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Is Lolita a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Lolita is number 41, with 94,462 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.