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Female

Loretta

Name Meaning:

Diminutive of Lora (Laura, "laurel-crowned"). Or named after the Italian shrine of Loreto.

Noteable Namesakes

Loretta Lynn (Singer); Loretta Young (Actress); Loretta Swit (Actress)

Origin

Latin/Italian

Popularity

US: Unranked, UK: Unranked

Variations/Nicknames

Laura; Lora; Etta; Retta; Lori

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