Letty
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Letty
Letty is a diminutive form of Letitia, derived from the Latin name Laetitia, which means "gladness" or "joy" from the Latin root *laetus* (happy, cheerful).
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Etymology
Letty is a diminutive form of Letitia, derived from the Latin name Laetitia, which means "gladness" or "joy" from the Latin root *laetus* (happy, cheerful). The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Christian traditions, with particular popularity in Britain and America during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Letty currently ranks #1,386 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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