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Lorette

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lorette: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1974.

Lorette is a French diminutive of Laura, ultimately from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel', a symbol of victory and honour. The name is perhaps best known through Saint Lorette, a 14th-century French recluse, though it also shares roots with the Loreto shrine in Italy, a major Marian pilgrimage site. Places named Loreto can be found in Mexico, Peru, and the United States, all deriving from the same root. For parents seeking a more distinctive alternative to Laura or Lauren, Lorette offers a delicate, vintage charm with distinct Gallic flair, though it remains exceptionally rare in modern Scottish records.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19743 babies
Latest (1974)
#5083 babies
Total births
3since 1974
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1974 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).