Lorretta

Lorretta Meaning & Origin

About Lorretta
The name "Lorretta" is a variant of the name "Loretta" and is derived from the Italian name "Loretto." It is believed to have originated from the name of a town in Italy called Loreto, which is famous for its shrine to the Virgin Mary. The name "Lorretta" is often associated with qualities such as devotion, faith, and spirituality. It is a feminine name that carries a sense of religious significance and is often given to girls with the hope that they will embody these virtues.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lorretta are female.

Lorretta Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRT
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L06030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO0 R EH1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/lorretta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lorretta in Braille

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

The name Lorretta in braille

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

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

The name Lorretta in sign language

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