Laurel or bay tree
A variant of Loretta, derived from the Latin 'laurus'. It historically symbolizes victory, honor, and peace, as laurel wreaths were used to crown victors in ancient times.
Less common today
Loreta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #12,117 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Woman who claimed to have fought as a Confederate soldier
Lithuanian national heroine and seamstress
