Retta Name meanings & History

The origin of the name Retta is uncertain, but it may be derived from the Italian name Rita, which means "pearl," or the diminutive form of Margaret which means "pearl" as well. The name Retta carries the meaning of "pearl" and is often associated with qualities such as purity, beauty, and rarity. Diminutive of Loretta, Margaretta and other names ending in retta. In the case of comedian Retta, it's a diminutive for Marietta. Retta is primarily used as a given name for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Retta: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Retta:

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate,Entertain

T: Tacky,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Talkative,Touchy,Tireless,Truth

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry,Action

Retta is:

• a Complex name
• a Mature name
• a Serious name
• a Simple name
• a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the given name Retta include Retta Scott, an American animator and the first-ever female animator to be hired to work at Disney Studios.

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