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Leticia

leh-TEE-syah

Popularity

#1768

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

43,075

Peak Year

#1,079 in 1980

First Recorded

1916

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Leticia is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Laetitia, derived from the Latin word 'laetitia' meaning 'joy' or 'happiness'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Queen Letizia of Spain

    Queen consort of Spain.

  • Leticia Cline

    American model and actress.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

JoyfulOptimisticFriendlyOutgoing

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