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Andretta

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How to Pronounce Andretta

Pronounced an-DRET-uh /ænˈdrɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: Andretta is a feminine elaboration of Andre or Andrew, from the Greek andreios meaning manly or brave, finished with the diminutive -etta. It gives the strong classic name a graceful feminine turn.Low

In 30 seconds: Andretta is a feminine form of Andrew, from the Greek for manly or brave. It appeared around nineteen-sixty-nine (said an-DRET-uh).
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningAndretta is a feminine elaboration of Andre or Andrew, from the Greek andreios meaning manly or brave, finished with the diminutive -etta. It gives the strong classic name a graceful feminine turn.
U.S. rank (1990)#13072 ↘ Falling
1990 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 289
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919521990

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Andretta is a feminine form of Andre and Andrew, from the Greek andreios, manly or brave, dressed with the -etta ending. It belongs to a family of ornate feminine coinages built on classic male names.

It was never common, given to only about twenty girls a year even at its high around nineteen-sixty-nine. A girl named Andretta then would be in her late fifties today.

Did you know? Andretta pairs the courage-rooted Andrew with the soft -etta ending, a common recipe for mid-century feminine names.
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Andretta — Feminine of Andre/Andrew; Greek andreios, manly/brave

Variations

AndreaAndrettaAndreta

Nicknames

AndiDrettaEtta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andretta mean?

It is a feminine form of Andre or Andrew, from the Greek meaning manly or brave.

How do you pronounce Andretta?

It is said an-DRET-uh /ænˈdrɛt.ə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Andretta a boy or girl name?

Andretta has been used as a girl's name.

How popular is Andretta?

It has always been rare, given to only about twenty girls a year at its high around nineteen-sixty-nine.

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