Loretta
Possibly a variant of Lauretta or derived from the Italian place name Loreto, or perhaps an elaboration of various Lor- names.
Meaning and origin
Loretta is an English and Italian girls' name that may have originated as a variant of Lauretta or from the Italian place name Loreto.
How to pronounce Loretta
| English (US) | luh-RET-uh /ləˈrɛtə/ |
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