What is the origin of the name Letitia?

Letitia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Letitia?

Letitia is currently ranked #12852 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Letitia?

Letitia is pronounced leh-TIH-shah.

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Letitia

leh-TIH-shah

Popularity

#12852

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

11,408

Peak Year

#329 in 1964

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Letitia is a Latin name meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'. It is derived from the Latin word 'laetitia'.

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Lettie Tish Letty

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Lettie Tish Letty

Similar Names

Olivia Sophia Isabella Victoria

Personality Traits

JoyfulOptimisticKindGenerous

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