Claretta
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Claretta
Claretta is a feminine diminutive of Clara, meaning "bright" or "clear," derived from the Latin adjective *clarus*.
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Etymology
Claretta is a feminine diminutive of Clara, meaning "bright" or "clear," derived from the Latin adjective *clarus*. It is primarily used in Italian and English-speaking cultures, with historical usage tied to the veneration of Saint Clare of Assisi in Catholicism.
Claretta currently ranks #10,811 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1943.
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