Loretta
From Loreto, laurel
GenderGirlOriginItalianSay itloh-RET-ahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced loh-RET-ah
About the name Loretta
Loretta references the town of Loreto, home to a famous Marian shrine. It's warm, devotional, and full of old-fashioned charm.
A devoted, cheerful girl with warm, old-fashioned charm.
Fun fact
The Basilica della Santa Casa in Loreto is one of Italy's most visited pilgrimage sites.
Nicknames for Loretta
EttaLori
Variations
LauraLauretta
Famous people named Loretta
- Loretta Goggi (Italian actress and singer)