Lola

Lola is a diminutive of Dolores, from the Spanish 'dolores' meaning sorrows — originally a reference to the Virgin Mary as 'Our Lady of Sorrows' in Catholic tradition. The connection to its formal origin has long since faded, however, and Lola has taken on a life entirely its own: bold, spirited, and unapologetically fun. It carries the energy of old-school Hollywood glamour and 1950s rockabilly in equal measure, a name that feels like it belongs to someone who always has something to say.

Lola ranks #6 with 4,957 pets in our dataset, and it is one of those names where the sound does most of the work. The two syllables hit with a confident bounce — 'Lo-la' — and the open vowel ending makes it easy to call out with warmth and a little extra flourish. Pet owners tend to reach for Lola when their companion has a personality that fills a room: playful, perhaps a bit sassy, never boring. The name carries pop culture currency from The Kinks' 1970 classic 'Lola' to the film 'Run Lola Run,' giving it a creative, free-spirited energy that feels modern regardless of the decade. A name that suits a pet who makes an entrance.