What does the name Loretta mean?

The name Loretta means "Laurel tree".

What is the origin of the name Loretta?

Loretta is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 422 babies were named Loretta in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Loretta is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 422 ↗

All-Time Total: 167,503

Peak Year: 1938

Loretta is of Italian origin, derived from the name Lauretta, which is a diminutive form of Laura.

Girl names closely related to Loretta

Audra Elowyn Elouise Evelynn Tenley Layne Macy Lenora

Boy names closely related to Loretta

Lyle Emmitt Callahan Vernon Callen Brock Leroy Ira

Names with similar meaning to Loretta

Laura Laureen Laurel Lauren Lauri Laurie Lauryn Lora

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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