Loretta - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Loretta \l(o)-retta, lor(et)-ta\ 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.

Loretta is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Loretta. Click here to compare Loretta with related baby names.