Arretta
ah-RET-tah
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
240
Peak Year
#13 in 1915
First Recorded
1912
The Story of Arretta
“Imagine a name whispered by the wind, carried on the wings of an eagle from a time when strength and gentleness were one.”
Arretta's origins are as elusive as a shadow, possibly a gentle echo of Arletta or a variation on the Germanic 'Arn,' meaning eagle. It first appeared in records around 1912, a brief, bright flicker in naming trends before fading.
This is a name for your daughter who will navigate life with an independent spirit and a kind heart. You see her strong, yet gentle, a beacon of resilience in a world that needs both.
Arretta bestows a legacy of quiet strength, a reminder that true power lies in gentle independence.
What It Means
Arretta is a name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Arletta or a diminutive of a Germanic name starting with 'Arn', meaning 'eagle'.
Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Personality Traits
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