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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Lettie
Lettie is the diminutive form of the name Lettice, which is the medieval variant of Letitia. Letitia derives from the Late Latin Laetitia, meaning ‘joy,’ ‘gladness,’ or ‘happiness.’ The name has numerous variants, including Lætitia in Latin, Ledicia in Scottish, Lätitia in German, Letja in Dutch, Letizia in Italian, Leticia in Spanish, and Letisya in Turkish. The American versions of Letitia are Letisha and Latisha. Lettie originates from the Old High German Adalhaid or Adalhaidia, meaning ‘noble kind’ or ‘noble sort.’ The name may also have Greek roots, as it could be derived from Aleta, meaning ‘footloose,’ and Alethea, meaning ‘truth.’
Letitia was the name of a saint mainly revered in Spain, considered a virgin martyr, and a companion of Saint Ursula. The name was used in England during the Middle Ages and was usually spelled Lettice. Although Lettie is most commonly used as a short form for Letitia, it can also be used for names such as Violet, Charlotte, Scarlett, or Colette. Other diminutives for these names include Letty, Lety, Letti, Tisha, and Lecia, which can also be used as nicknames. Lettie is a popular name in England and across Europe, North and South America, and Africa, with different spellings based on region and culture.
The name and its variations have a notable pop culture presence too. Laetitia (Lettie) is one of the main characters in D.H. Lawrence’s novel The White Peacock. Lettie Hatter is a character and the sister of the main character in Diana Wynne Jones’s book and Hayao Miyazaki’s animated fantasy film Howl’s Moving Castle. Letty Mae Daniels is a recurring character in the HBO series True Blood, played by Adina Porter. Letty Lynton was a 1932 movie starring Joan Crawford in the titular role.
Letitia “Letty” Price is one of the main characters in R.F. Kuang’s epic novel, The Poppy War. Letty Ortiz is a character in the Fast and Furious movie franchise. Lettie Lutz is a character in the 2017 movie The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman. Leticia “Lettie” Bostic is one of the main characters in the American sitcom TV series A Different World.
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Famous People With The Name Lettie
- Lettie S. BigelowAmerican poet and writer known for writing under the pen name Aunt Dorothy
- LettieEnglish singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist
- Lettie Pate Whitehead EvansAmerican businesswoman and philanthropist; first woman member in Coca Cola’s board of directors
- Lettie Hamlet RogersAmerican novelist and educator known for her novels South of Heaven and The Storm Cloud
- Letty LindEnglish actress
Lettie On The Popularity Chart
You might like the name Lettie but were you curious about how popular the name was in the United States? These SSA graphs will give you a good idea.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, the name was rarely used. Only 11 babies per million were named Lettie in 1980. After 2010, the name saw massive growth in popularity. In 2021, many newborns were given this name.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
Lettie has seen several sharp highs and lows in the rank graph. In 1980, the name ranked 6,142. In 2008, it ranked lowest at 16,612. Later, its rank improved, and in 2021, it ranked 1,299.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Lettie
Lettie is a contemporary name. The following names have a similar etymology to Lettie.
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