Loretta

Loretta is a female given name, the masculine version being Lauro. The name derives its name from the laurel tree which is symbolic of victory. This name is Italian in origin; it was popularized in the United States in the 1930s. It has many variant forms, including Laura, Lora, Loreen, Lorene, Lorinda/Laurinda (English), Lauretta, Loreta, and Loreto (Italian). People with this name Loretta Bradley (born 1933), American professor Loretta de Braose, Countess of Leicester, (c. 1185-c. 1266) Loretta Chase (born Loretta Lynda Chekani, 1949), American writer Loretta Chen (born 1976), Singaporean theatre director and actor Loretta Claiborne, American global speaker who competes in the Special Olympics Loretta Devine (born 1949), American actress Loretta Doyle (born 1963), British judoka Loretta Goggi (born 1950), Italian singer, actress, television host, and dancer Loretta King Hadler (1917–2007), American actress Loretta Harrop (born 1975), Australian triathlete Loretta Huber, American poker player, World Series of Poker champion 1988 Loretta Jafelice, American voice actress Loretta Kelley, American fiddle player Loretta Long (born 1940), American actress Loretta Lux (born 1969), German fine art photographer working in Ireland Loretta Lynch (born 1959), Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynn (born Loretta Webb; 1932–2022), American singer-songwriter Loretta McNeil (1907–1988), American athlete Loretta Nall, founder of the United States Marijuana Party Loretta Napoleoni (born 1955), Italian economist Loretta A. Preska (born 1949), American judge Loretta Petit, American radio personality Marion Loretta Reid (born 1929), Canadian politician Loretta Sanchez (born 1960), U.S.