the meaning and its origin
2007-03-20 23:50:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
Probably a variant of Loretta which itself is derived from Laura, feminine form of the Late Latin name Laurus, which meant "laurel". In ancient Rome the leaves of laurel trees were used to create victors' garlands. Saint Laura was a 9th-century Spanish martyr, a nun who was thrown into a vat of molten lead by the Moors. Another famous bearer was Laura Secord, a Canadian heroine during the War of 1812.
2007-03-20 23:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by bumblecherry 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The most common spelling is Loretta, a diminuitive of Laura from the Latin word for Laurel. I would guess that the spelling Lawretta is based on the male name Lawrence, which is itself a variation of Laurence again meaning Laurel. In ancient Rome winners were crowned with garlands of laurel so the meaning can be extended to mean victor.
2007-03-21 13:03:48 · answer #2 · answered by reniannen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawretta is derived from Loretta. It is of Italian origin. Diminutive of Laura (Latin) "laurel" or Lora. This elaborated form of the name was created in the 19th century. Loreta is a saint's name. Loretta has 10 variant forms: Laretta, Larretta, Lauretta, Laurette, Lawretta, Leretta, Loreta, Lorette, Lorretta and Lowretta.
Hope this helps! xxx
2007-03-23 07:01:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try searching under Loretta - the correct spelling - and I am sure you will find out.
The meaning of Lawretta would be the parents dont know how to spell so they guessed and poorly at that!
2007-03-21 00:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by jillmarie2000 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Are you trying to spell Loretta in a "unique" way? Lawretta sounds very ghetto but spelled Loretta, it is a bit old fashioned but nice.
2007-03-21 07:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually spelled Loretta. Try Google rather than us lot.
2007-03-24 08:02:32 · answer #6 · answered by gymnastics~is~life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lauretta/Loretta/Laure etc should help ou find info, but I think you should drop the W. She'll spend her life trying to get people to spell her name right.
2007-03-22 03:12:33 · answer #7 · answered by Elsa M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means laurel like the plant.
2007-03-21 00:38:18 · answer #8 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe look up the original spelling LORETTA
2007-03-20 23:53:46 · answer #9 · answered by Charlene 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Origin...INDIVIDUAL
Meaning...FREE
2007-03-21 11:14:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋