The baby name Beretta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: [beˈrɛtta]; English: /bəˈrɛtə/ (beh-RET-uh).
Beretta is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Beretta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: [beˈrɛtta]; English: /bəˈrɛtə/ (beh-RET-uh).
Beretta is Italian in Origin.
Beretta is an Italian surname turned given name, rooted in the regional word beretta/berretta meaning “cap” or “biretta,” from Medieval Latin biretta/birettum. As a surname, it likely began as a metonymic or occupational name for a cap maker or a person known for wearing the distinctive headgear. The name is concentrated in Lombardy, especially around Brescia; the Beretta family of Gardone Val Trompia is documented in 1526 and later became internationally known through the historic arms manufacturer that bears the name.
As a first name, Beretta is a modern, rare choice, seen mainly in the United States. It appeals for its sleek sound and feminine -etta ending, aligning with names like Loretta and Marietta, while also carrying a bold, outdoorsy image through the brand association. Variants and related forms include Berretta, Biretta, and Baretta; nicknames include Etta, Retta, Ettie, and Rett.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,392 | 80 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,422 | 25 | 9,415 |
Beretta is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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