Italian · Girl name
Loretta
“laurel”
About the name Loretta
Loretta is an Italian name derived from Latin laurus, meaning ‘laurel’, through the town name Loreto, which means ‘laurel grove’. It is associated with the Virgin Mary in Catholic tradition through the Holy House of Loreto, a shrine believed to contain the house of the Holy Family, and the Litany of Loreto, a prayer to Mary. Known bearers include the country singer Loretta Lynn and the actress Loretta Young.
- Meaning
- laurel
- Origin
- Italian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- lo-RET-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Loretta
- Loretta Marie
- Loretta Ann
- Loretta Rose
- Loretta Claire
- Loretta Elizabeth
Questions about Loretta
- What does Loretta mean?
- Loretta is an Italian name meaning "laurel".
- How do you pronounce Loretta?
- Loretta is pronounced lo-RET-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Loretta?
- Variants of Loretta include Lorette, Lauretta.
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