Lolita - Unique Girl Names

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Lolita

/loʊˈliːtə/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Tender, beloved little one or affectionate diminutive form of Lyudmila

Represents youthful innocence intertwined with tragic romanticism and lost purity, often symbolizing the tension between beauty and exploitation.

Symbolism

Embodies nostalgia for childhood, aestheticized femininity, and the duality of allure and vulnerability; also associated with rebellion against societal norms.

Etymology: Derived from the Russian pet name 'Lolya', itself a short form of Lyudmila, which comes from Old Slavic elements 'lyud' meaning 'people' and 'mil' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. The name was popularized internationally by Nabokov's 1955 novel 'Lolita'.

Style & Origin

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Cultural Background

Originally of Russian origin as a diminutive of Lyudmila, Lolita gained global recognition through V

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