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The name Loretta is a feminine given name of Italian origin. It is derived from the name Lorette, which comes from the name of a town in central Italy called Loreto. The town is the site of a shrine to the Virgin Mary, which is said to have been brought from the Holy Land in the 13th century.The name Loretta became popular in the United States in the early 20th century, and it peaked in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s. It became particularly popular among Italian-American families, but it is now used more widely.The name Loretta is often associated with qualities such as kindness, compassion, and wisdom. It is also associated with faith and spirituality, due to its origins in a site that is sacred to Catholics.

The name Loretta is most popular in the United States.

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