Orietta

Orietta is a feminine first name that is regarded as an Italian diminutive of the name Oria. This, in turn, is an old Italian variant of Aurea, which has its origins in the Latin Aureus. The name can be directly translated as 'the Golden One'.

What does the name Orietta mean?

Orietta is an Italian diminutive of the name Oria, which is regarded as an old Italian variant of Aurea. This name derives from the Latin term Aureus and translates to 'the Golden One'. The etymology is found in the Latin term aurum, which means 'gold', as well as in the adjective aurĕus, which describes 'golden', 'gilded', or 'gold-colored'. Other forms of the name include Oriette, Oralia, Oralie, Aurelia, Aurelie, Aureliana, Aureline, Aurela, Aurelija, Aureliane, Aurelle, and Aurelya. Male variants include Aurelius, Aurel, Aurelio, Aureliano, and Aurelian.

Where does the name Orietta come from?

The etymology of Orietta is Latin and means 'the Golden One'. The Latin terms aurum and aurĕus, which mean 'gold' and 'golden, gilded, gold-colored', are significant here. The name is rooted in the Italian language.

How do you pronounce Orietta?

O-ri-etta, with the 'O' short and the 'i' stressed.

When is the name day of Orietta?

The name day for Orietta falls on October 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Orietta is a rather rare name. It has not gained significance in the German name rankings so far. In Switzerland, the name achieved its best placement in the name charts in 1930, reaching 454th place. In the last ten years, Orietta has been given fewer than ten times, placing it at 3,785th in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, it ranks 1,862nd in Switzerland.

Nicknames & pet names

Ori

Famous people

• Orietta Berti (singer)