NAME PROFILE
Doretta
Originally a Germanic name referring to the Wendish people, often interpreted to mean 'wanderer' or 'traveler.' It characterizes a person with a bright, adventurous soul and a graceful, independent spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,597 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1953 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
NY — 28%CA — 23%PA — 19%IL — 16%IN — 14%
Notable People
Wenda Gu (International Conceptual Artist) · Wenda Shurety (Children's Book Author) · Wenda Harris Millard (Advertising Executive) · Wenda Parkinson (Vogue Fashion Model) · Wenda Wardell (Biographical Writer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
WenWendyWends
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