Girl Name · Latin Origin
Lauretta
Lauretta is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Little laurel". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Lauretta often also consider Loretta.
Lauretta meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Little laurel
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Lauretta to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lauretta as L·A·U·R·E·T·T·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lauretta is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Lauretta variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Laurettaa, Laurettae, Laurettay, Laurett.
- Nicknames: Laur and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lauretta with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lauretta middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Loretta, Lorretta, Lorita, Laurette, Loretha — full picks on the sibling names for Lauretta guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lauretta? Browse our names like Lauretta guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Lauretta
What does the name Lauretta mean?
Lauretta means "Little laurel" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Lauretta?
Lauretta originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lauretta?
Lauretta has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lauretta a boy's or girl's name?
Lauretta is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Lauretta in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lauretta sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Lauretta?
Names that share Lauretta's sound and style include Loretta, Lorretta, Lorita, Laurette, Loretha.
What middle names pair well with Lauretta?
Good middle-name fits for Lauretta pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lauretta is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lauretta is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lauretta?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lauretta share its rhythm without rhyming — Loretta, Lorretta, Lorita all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.