Loretta

Pronunciation: [ l-er-EHT-uh ]

Boy Name #37,898 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Loretta is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-er-EHT-uh.

Parents who love the name Loretta often also consider Louise, Lottie, Lola .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #37,898
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Lorenzo #116 Loren #2655

Nicknames

Lor Loy Lorie Loreie

Also a Girl Name

Loretta is also used as a girl name, ranked #677.

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Similar Names

Louise Lottie Lola Lou Louisa Lora Lois Loretta

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Frequently Asked Questions About Loretta

Is Loretta a boy or girl name?

Loretta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #37898. As a girl name, it is ranked #677. Loretta is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Loretta?

Loretta is pronounced l-er-EHT-uh.

How popular is the name Loretta?

Loretta is currently ranked #37898 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Loretta?

Common nicknames for Loretta include Lor, Loy, Lorie, and Loreie.

Is Loretta a common or rare name?

Loretta is an uncommon name, ranked #37898 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Loretta

Loretta is a boy name .

Is Loretta a boy or girl name? Loretta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #37,898 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #677. Loretta is more commonly used as a girl name.

Loretta is currently ranked #37,898 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Loretta include Lor, Loy, Lorie, and Loreie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Loretta include Lorenzo, Loren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.