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Tola

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Tola: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2014.

Tola is a name with multiple origins, most commonly found as a masculine name in the Hebrew Bible, where it means "worm" or "scarlet" and was borne by a minor judge of Israel who led the people for 23 years. It also appears as a feminine name in Poland and other Slavic countries, often a short form of names like Antonina or Witolda. In West Africa, particularly among the Yoruba, Tola can be a unisex name meaning "wealth" or "honour." While no famous bearers immediately spring to mind in a Scottish context, the name has a quiet, understated quality. Its simplicity and cross-cultural resonance make it a distinctive choice, though it remains rare in Scotland, never charting among the top names.