Laterra
lah-TEHR-ah
Laterra is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “An invented name, perhaps derived from the word "terra" (Latin for "earth") or other name origins.”, and peaked in popularity in 1993.
What Laterra Means
“An invented name, perhaps derived from the word "terra" (Latin for "earth") or other name origins.”
The Story of Laterra
This name echoes the very earth beneath your feet, a grounding sound for your grounded child.
Laterra surfaced in the 1970s, a name that feels deeply connected to the land. It may be inspired by the Latin word 'terra,' meaning earth, or a creative melding of other familiar sounds.
You picture your daughter rooted and strong, with a nurturing spirit that tends to grow things. This name speaks to a resourceful nature, someone who can build and create from the very foundation of things.
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Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#17 in 1993
Total Births
257
First Recorded
1971
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