Lauretta

Lauretta is an Italian diminutive of the name Laura, which in turn is a diminutive of Laurentia. The meaning of the name is 'the one from the city of Laurentum' and is derived from the Latin name Laurentius. In ancient Rome, Laurentius was a nickname for people from the coastal city of Laurentum.

What does the name Lauretta mean?

Lauretta is an Italian variation of Laura, which serves as a diminutive of Laurentia. The name carries the meaning 'the one from Laurentum' and has its roots in the Latin name Laurentius, which was originally used in Rome for people from the city of Laurentum. Later, Laurentius was reinterpreted and associated with the Latin word laurus, meaning 'laurel.' Therefore, one can also say etymologically that Lauretta means 'the laurel-crowned.' Variants of Lauretta include Laureta (Albanian), Laurette and Lorette (French), Loreta (Lithuanian), as well as Loretta (Italian, English). Other international variants of Lauretta or Laurentia are Laure, Lauren, Laurence, and Laurie.

Where does the name Lauretta come from?

The origin of the name Lauretta is Latin, with the meaning 'the one from the city of Laurentum' or 'the laurel-crowned.' The Latin components are Laurentum, an ancient Roman city in Latium, and laurus, which means laurel. The language in which the name is primarily used is Italian.

How do you pronounce Lauretta?

The sound and pronunciation of Lauretta: The name is perceived as three to four syllables and has a lively rhythm. In German pronunciation, it is usually articulated as 'Lau-ret-ta' [laʊˈʁɛta], with the middle syllable emphasized and structured by the double consonant. The open A at the end of the name softens the inner density and gives it a certain warmth. These features make Lauretta playful and at the same time self-assured – melodic, feminine, and with a clear, lively contour.

When is the name day of Lauretta?

The name day of Lauretta is celebrated on January 22, August 10, and October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Lauretta is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2006 with 906th place. In the last ten years, Lauretta has been given as a first name about ten times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,455th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lala / Lauri / Lori

Similar first names

Famous people

• Laureta Meci (singer)
• Lauretta Masiero (Italian actress)