Lettice
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Lettice
Lettice is an English variant of Letitia, derived from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning "gladness" or "joy" from the Latin word laetus (happy).
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Etymology
Lettice is an English variant of Letitia, derived from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning "gladness" or "joy" from the Latin word laetus (happy).
The name was used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods, with notable historical figures including Lettice Knollys, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I.
Lettice currently ranks #8,104 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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