Nola’s Notebook: Personalized Journal for Nola
A simple, pretty journal made for one person: Nola. Her name is set in script above pink watercolor apple blossom on the cover.
- 160 lined pages
- 6" x 9" paperback
- Watercolor apple blossom cover with "Nola's Notebook" on the front
- Printed and shipped by Amazon
What does the name Nola mean?
Behind the Name says the meaning of Nola is uncertain, possibly a feminine form of Noll inspired by Lola. It adds that the name has been most common in Australia and New Zealand, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. Wikipedia says Nola is both a surname and a given name. So Nola is a retro name with a sunny Antipodean history.
Nola nicknames and other forms
Behind the Name’s family tree for Nola lists the Afrikaans Nolene, and its description links Nola with Noll and Lola. Wikipedia’s See also list points to the related name Nela. The name is already very short, so few families shorten it.
Some famous Nolas
Wikipedia’s list of people with the given name Nola includes Nola Rae, born in 1950, an Australian mime artist, Nola Pender, born in 1941, an American nursing theorist, and Nola Ochs (1911 to 2016), the American oldest college graduate. It also names Nola Luxford (1895 to 1994), an American actress, Nola Marino, born in 1954, a member of the Australian Parliament, and Nola Haynes (1897 to 1996), an American mathematician.
Nola through the decades
Nola never appeared in a Social Security top-200 decade table, from the 1880s to the 2010s. Behind the Name’s US chart shows it ranked in 103 years between 1880 and 2025, best at 249th in 1894 and 821st in 2025. England and Wales ranked it 275th in 2025 and the Netherlands 99th in 2025. New Zealand last ranked it 93rd in 1943, which fits the name’s history there.
Did you know?
Wikipedia’s Nola page lists Nola, a female rhinoceros at the San Diego Zoo, among other uses of the name. It also lists Nola Chilton (1922 to 2021), an Israeli theater director and acting teacher, and Nola Millar (1913 to 1974), a New Zealand librarian, theater director and critic. The page also shows Nola as a surname, including the baseball players Aaron and Austin Nola.
Gift ideas for a Nola
- For an animal lover. A notebook for zoo visits and wildlife sightings.
- For a librarian or reader. A reading log for books and favorite quotes.
- For an Australian or New Zealand family. A diary with a nod to the name’s popularity in the Antipodes.
- For a birthday. A vintage, upbeat name that suits a cheerful cover.
Who is it for and how she can use it
Whether Nola is eight or eighty, a 6" x 9" notebook is a comfortable size: big enough to write in properly, slim enough to carry. The 160 lined pages don’t come with a set layout, so she decides what it’s for. Journal, planner, class notes, recipes, travel log or doodle book all work. And with her name on the cover, nobody will mistake it for theirs.
Why personalized works
Personalized gifts show you thought about the person, not just the occasion. A notebook with Nola on the cover is affordable, useful every day and still feels special. It’s also a safe choice when you’re not sure of someone’s style, because everyone needs somewhere to write things down.
Frequently asked questions
How big is Nola’s Notebook? It’s 6" x 9" (about 15.2 x 22.9 cm), with 160 lined pages in a paperback cover.
Where do I buy it? On Amazon. It’s printed on demand and shipped by Amazon, so delivery and returns go through your usual Amazon account.
Do you have other names? Plenty. If you’re shopping for more than one person, see all name notebooks and our personalized name notebooks page.
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