Lagretta
Italian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Lagretta
Lagretta is a rare feminine name derived from the Italian word "lagrima," meaning "tear," with the diminutive suffix "-etta" added to create a term of endearment or smallness.
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Etymology
Lagretta is a rare feminine name derived from the Italian word "lagrima," meaning "tear," with the diminutive suffix "-etta" added to create a term of endearment or smallness. The name thus literally translates to "little tear" or "teardrop."
The name has primarily Italian cultural roots and has seen limited use outside Italy; no significant historical figures of note bear this name, and it remains uncommon even within Italian-speaking communities today.
Lagretta currently ranks #6,968 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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