Lolita
Meaning of Lolita
Lolita is a female name with Spanish origins. It is pronounced as loh-LEE-tah (/loˈlita/) in Spanish, American English, and British English. The name Lolita is often associated with the novel "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov, which tells the controversial story of a man's obsession with a young girl. Despite this association, the name has maintained popularity over the years. In the United States, it has ranked consistently in the top 10,000 names for newborn girls since the early 1900s. Variations of the name include Lola.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as loh-LEE-tah (/loˈlita/)
American English
- Pronunced as loh-LEE-tuh (/loʊˈliːtə/)
British English
- Pronunced as loh-LEE-tuh (/lɔˈliːtə/)
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Notable People Named Lolita
| Lolita Lebrón was a Puerto Rican nationalist who carried out an armed attack on the United States Capitol in 1954 and was later released from prison in 1979 after being granted clemency by President Jimmy Carter. |
| Lolita, also known as Tokitae, was a captive female orca from the southern resident orca community, residing at the Miami Seaquarium since 1970. |
| Lolita Lempicka is a renowned French fashion designer and perfumer. |
| Lolita Rodriguez was a renowned Filipino actress known for her versatile and subtle acting style, earning her the title "Queen of Philippine Drama" and two FAMAS Awards during her four-decade career. |
| Lolita Ritmanis is a Latvian-American composer recognized for her film and television scores, notably for the animated series Batman Beyond. |
| Lolita Davidovich is a Canadian actress known for her role as Blaze Starr in the 1989 film Blaze, earning her a Chicago Film Critics Association Award nomination. |
| Lolita Flores, born María Dolores González Flores, is a well-known Spanish actress and singer. |
| Lolita Morena is a Swiss beauty pageant titleholder. |
| Lolita Markovna Milyavskaya, also known as Lolita, is a well-known Russian singer, actress, TV, and film director, born in Mukachevo, Ukraine. |
| Lolita Sevilla, born Ángeles Moreno Gómez, was a renowned Spanish actress and singer with a career that lasted over 40 years. |
