Loretto
Originating as a variant of the name Dennis, meaning 'follower of Dionysos' or 'devotee of the god of wine.' It describes a spirited individual who possesses a zest for life, natural charisma, and a talent for making every moment feel like a celebration.
Key Stats
| Total births | 933 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1915 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1958 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
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Donnis (American rapper, 'Diary of an ATL Brave') · Donnis Thompson (Pioneering track coach and first female athletic director at the University of Hawaii) · Donnis Todd (Award-winning Master Distiller of Garrison Brothers Distillery) · Donnis Baggett (Renowned Texas journalist and Hall of Fame inductee) · Donnis Hazel (Author and illustrator of children's literature)
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