Lauretta
Lauretta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หlษหษนษtษ/ ยท /หlษ-/
Meaning and origin of Lauretta
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
An Italian pet form of Laura; first introduced into English as the name of one of the narrators in the Decameron.
How popular is Lauretta?
Since 1880, 9,710 girls in the U.S. have been named Lauretta. Its highest rank for girls was #352 in 1904. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lauretta FAQ
What does the name Lauretta mean?
A female given name from Latin. An Italian pet form of Laura; first introduced into English as the name of one of the narrators in the Decameron.
What is the origin of the name Lauretta?
Lauretta is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Lauretta?
Since 1880, 9,710 girls in the U.S. have been named Lauretta. Its highest rank for girls was #352 in 1904. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lauretta a boy or girl name?
Lauretta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,710 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.