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Lauretta

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Pronounced law-RET-ah /lɔˈrɛt.ə/Medium

Meaning: An Italian diminutive of Laura — from Latin laurus, 'the laurel; the bay tree' (a symbol of victory and honor)Low

In 30 seconds: The laurel; the bay tree: Lauretta is a diminutive of Laura. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'law-RET-ah').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningAn Italian diminutive of Laura — from Latin laurus, 'the laurel; the bay tree' (a symbol of victory and honor)
U.S. rank (2024)#7775 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,699

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802024

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

Lauretta is an Italian diminutive of Laura — from Latin laurus, 'the laurel; the bay tree' (a symbol of victory and honor). A lyrical, classic name (said 'law-RET-ah'; nickname Laura).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare, the-laurel at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Laura comes from Latin laurus, 'the laurel; the bay tree' (a symbol of victory) — Lauretta is an Italian diminutive, lyrical and classic (said 'law-RET-ah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Laura — Latin etymology

Variations

LorettaLauraLaurette

Nicknames

Laura

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lauretta mean?

Lauretta is an Italian diminutive of Laura — Latin 'the laurel; the bay tree'.

How do you pronounce Lauretta?

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

Is Lauretta a boy or girl name?

Lauretta is a girl's name.

How popular is Lauretta?

Lauretta is a rare name in the U.S.

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