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Goretti

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Pronounced goh-RET-ee /ɡoʊˈrɛt.i/Medium

Meaning: From the Italian surname Goretti, carried into given-name use in honor of St Maria Goretti, a young Italian saint and martyr. A devotional name.Low

In 30 seconds: A devotional name: Goretti honors St Maria Goretti (said 'goh-RET-ee'). Reverent and Italian.
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Origin MediumItalian
MeaningFrom the Italian surname Goretti, carried into given-name use in honor of St Maria Goretti, a young Italian saint and martyr. A devotional name.
U.S. rank (2020)#15934 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720032020

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

Goretti comes from St Maria Goretti, an Italian saint. It reads reverent and devotional - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'goh-RET-ee').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Goretti is an Italian surname used as a given name in honor of St Maria Goretti, a young saint known for forgiveness - a reverent, devotional name (said 'goh-RET-ee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Goretti — after St Maria Goretti (Italian)

Variations

GoretiGorrettiGorety

Nicknames

GoriEtti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Goretti mean?

Goretti is an Italian surname used as a given name after St Maria Goretti.

How do you pronounce Goretti?

It's said goh-RET-ee /ɡoʊˈrɛt.i/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Goretti a boy or girl name?

Goretti is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Goretti?

Goretti is extremely rare in the U.S.

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