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GirlPronounced English /lə.ˈɹɛt.ə/; Italian /lo.ˈret.ta/Spanish language family

Loretta

Perhaps a variant of Lauretta or Loreto, or a diminutive of names beginning with Lor.

Quick answer

Loretta is a girl name.

Pronunciation: English /lə.ˈɹɛt.ə/; Italian /lo.ˈret.ta/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationEnglish /lə.ˈɹɛt.ə/; Italian /lo.ˈret.ta/
Language familySpanish

Meaning and history

Perhaps a variant of Lauretta or Loreto, or a diminutive of names beginning with Lor. A famous bearer was the American actress Loretta Young (1913-2000), whose birth name was Gretchen.

Notes and context

Usage: english, italian