Loli

Loli is a feminine first name of Spanish origin, considered a short and pet form of the name Dolores. This form is a variant of Maria Dolores, meaning "Our Lady of Sorrows." Originally, this title was used for Mother Mary. The figurative meaning of the name refers to "the sorrowful one," "the mother of sorrows," or "the mother rich in suffering."

What does the name Loli mean?

The name Loli represents a Spanish short and pet form of Dolores, which in turn is a variant of Maria Dolores, meaning "Our Lady of Sorrows." Figuratively, the name stands for "the sorrowful one" or "the mother of sorrows." Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word dolor, which means "pain," "grief," "worry," and "sorrow." Additionally, Loli is occasionally interpreted as a diminutive form of Carola, meaning "the free one" or "the competent one." The name reflects the sufferings of Mary during the Stations of the Cross and the crucifixion of her son Jesus. The double name Maria-Dolores is also used. Other variants include Lola, Lolo, Lolita, Lolitta, Lolika, Loloka, Lolitte, and Lolli.

Where does the name Loli come from?

The name Loli has its roots in Old Spanish and Latin and carries the meaning "the sorrowful one." The etymology is based on the Latin term dolor, which encompasses "pain," "grief," "worry," and "sorrow." The name is common in the Spanish language.

How do you pronounce Loli?

Loli is pronounced as 'Loh-li'.

When is the name day of Loli?

The name day for Loli is celebrated on April 2 and September 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Loli is a rather rare first name that has not yet been recorded in the German name popularity charts. The best ranking Loli achieved was in 2002, placing 1,326th in the name charts of France. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 70 times there, leading to a position of 2,182 in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, Loli ranks 2,296th in France.

Nicknames & pet names

Lol / Lolo / Löli

Famous people

• Loli (Croatian child star)