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Origin: Italian

Meaning: Laurel or sweet bay tree; Symbol of victory

Loreta is a feminine name of Italian origin that was at its most popular in the 1900s and 1930s, giving it a classic, vintage tone for baby to enjoy. A respelling of Loretta, it translates to “laurel or sweet bay tree,” an adorable way to remind baby that your love for them is evergreen. In Ancient Greece, the laurel leaves were a powerful symbol of victory, used to make wreaths and crowns for athletes to wear after their wins. As your bundle of joy carves their own path in life and finds out their strengths, the name Loreta will always inspire them to reach for the crown.