Loreta or Loretta?
Two spellings, side by side.
Loreta and Loretta are two spellings of the same sound. Loreta is listed with the meaning "Diminutive of laura or lora referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory" and Loretta with "Crowned with laurel; pure; the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. old name with many variants; variant of laura: laurel or bay. also refers to the name of the town loreto, where the holy house of the virgin mary was reputed to have been moved to during the 13th century". Both spellings are searched about equally here. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Loreta | Loretta |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Diminutive of laura or lora referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory | Crowned with laurel; pure; the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. old name with many variants; variant of laura: laurel or bay. also refers to the name of the town loreto, where the holy house of the virgin mary was reputed to have been moved to during the 13th century |
| Origin | English | Spanish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Lo-re-ta | Lo-ret-ta |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Loreta and Loretta
Is Loreta or Loretta more common?
They are searched about equally on this site.
Do Loreta and Loretta mean the same?
Loreta: "Diminutive of laura or lora referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory". Loretta: "Crowned with laurel; pure; the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. old name with many variants; variant of laura: laurel or bay. also refers to the name of the town loreto, where the holy house of the virgin mary was reputed to have been moved to during the 13th century".
How do you say Loreta?
In parts: Lo-re-ta. Loretta is said the same way.
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