Loreto
laurel grove (Latin)
Loreto is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #256 (29,046 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
laurel grove (Latin)
Loreto originated as a Marian devotional name linked to the Italian pilgrimage site of Loreto. In the Spanish-speaking world and the Philippines, it became established as both a male and female given name during the Spanish colonial era, though predominantly used for males in contemporary Philippine civil records.
Derived from the Italian town of Loreto, originally from the Latin 'lauretum' meaning 'laurel grove'. The name spread across the Catholic world due to devotion to Our Lady of Loreto (Nuestra Señora de Loreto) and the Holy House of Loreto.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given to older generations in the Philippines. Typical Filipino nicknames include Loring, Reting, or Totoy.
Related forms
- Loreto Spanish
- Loreto Italian
Loreto with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Loreto
How do I use Loreto with two Filipino surnames?
Loreto is the given name. The full name is Loreto + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Loreto a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #256 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.