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      Meaning of the first name Lauretha

      Origin

      Likely English or American

      Meaning

      Variant of Laurette, Suggests Laurel

      Variations

      Lauretta, Laretha, Claretha
      The name Lauretha is a variant of the name Laurette, which is derived from the Latin word laurus, meaning laurel. The laurel tree has historically been associated with victory and honor, often symbolized by laurel wreaths awarded to victors in ancient Greece. In this sense, Lauretha carries connotations of achievement and prestige, making it a name imbued with positive significance.

      Lauretha, while not as common as its root name Laurette, has appeared intermittently in records primarily in English-speaking countries. It reflects a tradition of using botanical names in personal naming, common in various cultures, and highlights the 19th and 20th centuries' patterns of creating variants of established names to add uniqueness. The appearance of names like Lauretha in historical documents may be sparse, but it nonetheless represents an era of individual expression within naming conventions.

      In contemporary settings, Lauretha is relatively rare, but it continues to be recognized as a unique and elegant name choice. Some modern parents seek distinctive names for their children, leading to a resurgence of interest in such variants. While it may not be a household name, its connection to nature and symbolism of triumph make it appealing in today’s diverse landscape of baby names, often appreciated for its charm and originality.

      Based on our records...

      Humphrey

      Humphrey

      This is the most common surname associated with Lauretha.
      Simon

      Simon

      This is the most common name of those married to a Lauretha.
      Richard

      Richard

      This is the most common name for a child of a Lauretha.
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      1915 is when there were the most people born with the first name Lauretha.

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