Reto

Meaning & origin

The male first name Reto has its origin in Latin and means "the returned" or "the returning". It is a shortened form of the name Laurentius and was popular in the Middle Ages, especially in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The name Reto is closely linked to the history of Saint Laurentius, who is revered as a martyr and patron saint of the poor and sick. Nowadays, Reto is a rather rare first name, but still popular in Switzerland.

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Famous people with the first name Reto

• Paula Reto Person
• Reto Ziegler Swiss footballer
• Reto Gilly Person

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