Oretta
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Oretta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 30 babies have been named Oretta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oretta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,464 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,464
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Oretta
Oretta is a girl name .
Oretta is currently ranked #38,464 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Oretta include Ore, Oret, Orety, Oretie, Ory, Orie, and Orekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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