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Help[Opinions] Dolores
Mean old lady or ready for a comeback? I think it's kind of lovely in a way. It makes me think of roses and its colors are red and gray. I wouldn't use it because I dislike the meaning. Is there any way one could interpret its meaning "sorrows"/"pain" as something positive? Probably not, I guess.
It has quite a few nickname possibilites like Dolly which I think charming. Also Lola and Lolita. I always liked the sound of Lolita but of course could never use it. Not that fond of Lola. I guess I would just go for Dolly as Lola is common on its own and Lolita is just too much. Also Dolores nn Lola might confuse some people, it's so established as a name on its own.
Delores has made the top 100 a couple of times but I don't like it. Dolores is prettier.
Opinions? Do you know many older ladies named Dolores?
It has quite a few nickname possibilites like Dolly which I think charming. Also Lola and Lolita. I always liked the sound of Lolita but of course could never use it. Not that fond of Lola. I guess I would just go for Dolly as Lola is common on its own and Lolita is just too much. Also Dolores nn Lola might confuse some people, it's so established as a name on its own.
Delores has made the top 100 a couple of times but I don't like it. Dolores is prettier.
Opinions? Do you know many older ladies named Dolores?
This message was edited 2/29/2012, 10:59 PM
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I'm all for "old lady" names making a comeback. And Dolores is particularly pretty. :-) I don't know anyone with the name, young or old.
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I personally have a soft spot for Dolores. I find it tough yet also very sensual. It's so sloe-eyed and deep-voiced. I'd like to see it make a comeback. It does have a nice variety of nicknames to pick from to make it less fusty.
I enjoy Dolores and Delores (actually I naturally spell it Delores). I also quite like Deloris.
I don't know a single Dolores et al.
I enjoy Dolores and Delores (actually I naturally spell it Delores). I also quite like Deloris.
I don't know a single Dolores et al.
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I like Dolores and would like to see it make a comeback. It sounds dignified without sounding stuffy.
I would rather bestow a name with a more favorable meaning upon a child, but Dolores is a beautiful name nonetheless. Another way to look at the meaning is that sorrow is a part of life, and while it's difficult to experience, it isn't necessarily bad. People can grow and bond with others through sorrow. Also, the name Dolores was taken from María de los Dolores ("Mary of Sorrows"), so the name actually comes from a title that means more than just "sorrows." Mother Mary plays a prominent role in Catholicism and is often turned to for strength via prayer. I am not Catholic myself, but for those who are, this name could be seen in a relatively positive light perhaps.
I know a Delores and a Dolores. Both are in their 60's-70's.
I would rather bestow a name with a more favorable meaning upon a child, but Dolores is a beautiful name nonetheless. Another way to look at the meaning is that sorrow is a part of life, and while it's difficult to experience, it isn't necessarily bad. People can grow and bond with others through sorrow. Also, the name Dolores was taken from María de los Dolores ("Mary of Sorrows"), so the name actually comes from a title that means more than just "sorrows." Mother Mary plays a prominent role in Catholicism and is often turned to for strength via prayer. I am not Catholic myself, but for those who are, this name could be seen in a relatively positive light perhaps.
I know a Delores and a Dolores. Both are in their 60's-70's.
This message was edited 3/2/2012, 6:45 AM
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This is my grandmother's name. :) Well, sort of: she's Rita Dolores nn Dolor. I think if she can get away with Dolor, Lola is definitely usable as a nn! My g'ma is the only Dolores I know, but I think it's family name for a lot of Catholic families.
I have toyed around with using it as a mn on future children to honour her. My favourite combo atm is Sylvie Dolores.
(Boring story: Her actual first name is Rita, although her mother intended for it to be a double fn. But no one has ever called her Rita. She's always been Dolor. However, she has never gotten around to having her name changed, so the new chemist - she's 85, so she's in there a lot - only knows her as Rita on her prescriptions and calls her "Reet" for short. She's too embarrassed to correct him aha. Love her.)
I have toyed around with using it as a mn on future children to honour her. My favourite combo atm is Sylvie Dolores.
(Boring story: Her actual first name is Rita, although her mother intended for it to be a double fn. But no one has ever called her Rita. She's always been Dolor. However, she has never gotten around to having her name changed, so the new chemist - she's 85, so she's in there a lot - only knows her as Rita on her prescriptions and calls her "Reet" for short. She's too embarrassed to correct him aha. Love her.)
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