Find out how popular the first name Colita has been for the last 1 years (from 1981 to 1981) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Colita by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Colita is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1981, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Colita.

The history of the first name Colita

Colita is a Spanish diminutive form of the name Cola, which itself is a shortened version of the name Nicolasa. The name Nicolasa has its roots in the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people." The earliest known usage of the name Colita can be traced back to the late 16th century in Spain and parts of Latin America.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Colita is found in the baptismal records of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, where a young girl named Colita Guadalupe was baptized in 1598. This suggests that the name was already in use among Spanish colonists in the Americas by the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, a Spanish noblewoman named Colita de Mendoza y Figueroa (1612-1678) gained fame for her patronage of the arts and her support for the poor in her hometown of Seville. Her legacy as a philanthropist and patron of the arts helped popularize the name in Spain during this period.

During the 19th century, the name Colita gained some prominence in Latin American literature. One notable example is the character Colita Fernández, a young protagonist in the popular Venezuelan novel "La Tregua" (The Truce) by Rafael Romero (1837-1909).

In the early 20th century, a Mexican artist named Colita Cano (1893-1964) gained recognition for her vibrant paintings depicting scenes of everyday life in Mexico. Her work was instrumental in promoting Mexican folk art and culture on an international stage.

Another notable figure with the name Colita was Colita de Vilallonga (1920-2002), a Spanish aristocrat and socialite who was widely admired for her elegance and philanthropic endeavors. She played a significant role in promoting Spanish culture and traditions throughout her lifetime.

While the name Colita has its roots in the Spanish language, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures and languages around the world, particularly in Latin America. However, it remains most closely associated with its Spanish and Latin American heritage.

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