Origin:
Anglo-Saxon
English
Italian
Latin
Spanish
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Diminutive of Laura or Lora referring to the laurel tree or sweet bay tree symbolic of honor and victory. A saint’s name.
Soul Urge:People with the name Loretta have a deep inner desire to create and express themselves, often in public speaking, acting, writing or singing. They also yearn to have beauty around them in their home and work environment.
Expression:People with the name Loretta tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.