Loretta

Loretta Meaning & Origin

About Loretta
The name Loretta is of Italian origin and is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum." It is a feminine form of the name Lawrence. Loretta is often associated with qualities such as strength, ambition, and independence. It is a name that exudes confidence and determination, reflecting a person who is capable of achieving their goals and making a lasting impact.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Loretta are female.

Loretta Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 14.38% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L06030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L ER0 EH1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/lərˈɛtə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loretta in Braille

Here's how to represent Loretta in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Loretta in braille

How to Spell the Name Loretta in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Loretta using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Loretta in sign language

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