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Lola

LOH-lah2 syllables
Excellent to call

A lively pet form of Dolores. (Spanish)

What does Lola mean?

Spanish: A lively pet form of Dolores..

Is Lola a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Lola in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #16 all-time — about 5.8 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (199 dogs). Trend: falling.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Lola suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Lola Arrives at Check-In

As Lola settles in for nap time, the other dogs whisper, 'I hope she lives up to her name! If she's as lively as Dolores, we're in for some adventurous dreams!'

Like Lola? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.