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Laretta

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Pronounced luh-RET-ah /ləˈrɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Loretta, itself from Loreto, the Italian town and Marian shrine (the Holy House of Loreto). A warm, vintage-feeling name.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage charmer: Laretta is a form of Loretta, from the shrine-town Loreto (said 'luh-RET-ah'). Warm and classic.
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Origin LowItalian, English
MeaningA variant of Loretta, itself from Loreto, the Italian town and Marian shrine (the Holy House of Loreto). A warm, vintage-feeling name.
U.S. rank (2024)#16557 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 655

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195619092024

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

Laretta is a variant of Loretta, from Loreto (the Italian Marian shrine). It reads warm and vintage — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'luh-RET-ah').

It appears rarely, beside the more familiar Loretta. Rare, vintage, and warm.

Did you know? Laretta is a form of Loretta, which traces to Loreto — the Italian town and Marian shrine — giving it a gentle, devotional and vintage feel (said 'luh-RET-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Laretta — Loretta form; from Loreto (Marian shrine)

Variations

LorettaLaurettaLoreta

Nicknames

RettaEtta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laretta mean?

Laretta is a form of Loretta, from Loreto, the Italian town and Marian shrine.

How do you pronounce Laretta?

It's said luh-RET-ah /ləˈrɛt.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Laretta a boy or girl name?

Laretta is a girl's name.

How popular is Laretta?

Laretta is rare in the U.S.

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