Find out how popular the first name Goretty has been for the last 5 years (from 1998 to 2002) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Goretty by gender

Based on the last 5 years of data, Goretty is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2002, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Goretty.

The history of the first name Goretty

The name Goretty is a relatively uncommon given name with uncertain origins. It does not appear to be derived from any major language or have definitive roots in a particular culture or region.

One theory suggests that Goretty may be a feminine variation of the name Goret, a medieval French surname that referred to someone who was a wearer of a gourd or a maker of gourds. However, there is little historical evidence to support this connection.

Another possibility is that Goretty is a modern invented name, perhaps created by combining elements of other names or words for aesthetic or personal reasons. It could also be a unique spelling variation of a more common name like Greta or Georgette.

In terms of historical references, there are no known instances of the name Goretty appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. The earliest recorded examples of the name are relatively recent and sporadic.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Goretty was Goretty Gómez, a Venezuelan actress and model born in 1976. She gained recognition for her roles in telenovelas and films in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Another person with the name Goretty was Goretty Quintanilla, a Nicaraguan beauty queen who competed in the Miss Universe pageant in 2004, representing her country.

In the world of sports, Goretty Gavilán was a Peruvian volleyball player who competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics as part of the Peruvian national team.

Goretty Ferreira is a Brazilian journalist and news anchor who has worked for various television networks in Brazil since the early 2000s.

Lastly, Goretty Guadalupe Zambrano Arteaga is a Peruvian politician who has served as a member of the Congress of the Republic of Peru since 2021.

Beyond these few examples, the name Goretty remains relatively rare and obscure in historical records, with limited information available about its origins and early usage.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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