Gloretta
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Gloretta
The name 'Gloretta' is a feminine given name meaning "glory" or "renowned," derived from the Latin word *gloria*.
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Etymology
The name 'Gloretta' is a feminine given name meaning "glory" or "renowned," derived from the Latin word *gloria*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a variant of Gloria, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its association with Christian concepts of divine glory.
Gloretta currently ranks #5,653 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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