Loretta Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Loretta Name at a Glance

Name	Loretta
Meaning	Diminutive of Laura or Lora referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. A saint's name.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Loretta Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Loretta means “Diminutive of Laura or Lora referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. A saint's name”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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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