Oretha
oh-REE-thuh
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Latin
Total Births
1,158
Peak Year
#40 in 1926
First Recorded
1910
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of uncertain origin, it may be a variant of Oretta, a diminutive of Orra, meaning "hidden" or "myrrh." It has a dignified and classic feel.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Oretha Franklin
Mother of singer Aretha Franklin.
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