What is the origin of the name Lauretta?

Lauretta is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Lauretta?

Lauretta is currently ranked #7775 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Lauretta?

Lauretta is pronounced law-RET-ah.

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Lauretta

law-RET-ah

Popularity

#7775

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

9,699

Peak Year

#224 in 1915

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Diminutive of Laura, derived from Latin 'laurus', meaning 'laurel' or 'bay laurel plant', symbolizing victory and honor.

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Laura Etta Laurie

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Lauretta Masiero
Italian actress and television personality

Nicknames

Laura Etta Laurie

Spelling Variations

Loretta Laurette Laurita

Similar Names

Olivia Juliet Violetta Seraphina

Personality Traits

HonorableVictoriousIntelligentCreative

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