“**Pretti**” isn’t really a *last name* in the common Western sense — it’s **most often a first name**.

Here’s the breakdown:

### Name origin & type

* **Pretti / Preeti / Priti** → **South Asian given name**

* Origin: **Sanskrit**

* Meaning: *love, joy, affection, delight*

* Common in: **India, Nepal**, and among the South Asian diaspora

* Traditionally **female**, though spelling variations exist

### As a last name?

* **Very rare** as a surname

* When it appears as a last name, it’s usually:

* A **Westernized adaptation** of a given name

* Or a **stage / social-media name**

* Or a shortened / altered family name

### Likely classification

* **Given name (first name)** ✔️

* **Ethnic origin**: South Asian (Indian subcontinent)

* **Surname probability**: Low

If you want, I can:

* Suggest realistic **last names that commonly pair with Pretti**

* Explain how names are structured in different Indian regions

* Help you guess whether a profile name is real vs. stylized

Just say the word.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5826246&forum_id=2Reputation#49616753)