What is the origin of the name Laretha?

Laretha is a name of Latin origin.

How do you pronounce Laretha?

Laretha is pronounced luh-REE-thuh.

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Laretha

luh-REE-thuh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

227

Peak Year

#13 in 1971

First Recorded

1937

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Laretha is a name with uncertain origins, possibly a variation of Loretta, meaning "laurel tree" in Latin.

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Lare Lara Retta

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Lare Lara Retta

Spelling Variations

Laretta Laritha

Similar Names

Loretta Lauren Lila Larissa

Personality Traits

warmcaringsensitivecreative

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