Lettie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Lettie
Lettie is a diminutive form of Letitia, derived from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning "gladness" or "joy" from the Latin word laetitia.
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Etymology
Lettie is a diminutive form of Letitia, derived from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning "gladness" or "joy" from the Latin word laetitia. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking countries and Western European cultures, with particular popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries among Christian families, though it has no specific religious significance beyond this general cultural context.
Lettie currently ranks #757 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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