Loretta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Loretta Name at a Glance

Name	Loretta
Meaning	Variant of Laura: laurel or bay. Also refers to the name of the town Loreto, where the holy house of the Virgin Mary was reputed to have been moved to during the 13th century.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Loretta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Loretta means “Variant of Laura: laurel or bay. Also refers to the name of the town Loreto, where the holy house of the Virgin Mary was reputed to have been moved to during the 13th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Loretta Name Origin

Our database records Loretta under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Loretta a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Loretta is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Loretta

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