Meanings & Origins of Loretta
What does Loretta mean? What is the origin?
Meaning
Loretta \l(o)-retta, lor(et)-ta\ as a girl's name is pronounced lor-RET-ah. It is of Italian origin. Diminutive of Laura (Latin) "laurel" or Lora. This elaborated form of the name was created in the 19th century. Loreta is a saint's name. Actresses Loretta Young, Loretta Swit; country singer Loretta Lynn.
Loretta has 9 variant forms: Laretta, Larretta, Lauretta, Laurette, Leretta, Loreta, Lorette, Lorretta and Lowretta.
Baby names that sound like Loretta are Laretha, Lorrette, Lorita and Lurette.
Meaning
The laurel tree; Sweet bay tree; Honor; Victory
Meaning
Laurel leaves; Honour; Fame; Spirit
Meaning
Where Lothar dwells
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How to pronounce, Loretta?
\l(o)-retta, lor(et)-ta\
Popularity of Loretta
There were 229 US births last year.
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