Lolita is a diminutive form of the name Lola, which itself is a short form of Dolores. The name gained significant cultural recognition through Vladimir Nabokov's 1955 novel 'Lolita,' which explores the controversial theme of pedophilia. The protagonist, Humbert Humbert, uses the name 'Lolita' as a private nickname for Dolores Haze, a 12-year-old girl he becomes obsessed with. The novel's impact has led to the name 'Lolita' being associated with themes of forbidden love and the sexualization of ...