English diminutive of Letitia or Lettice, from the Latin name Laetitia meaning 'joy, happiness'. Its parent name Letitia was used in England in the Middle Ages, usually as Lettice, and was revived in the 18th century.
Nicknames
letty
Vibe
sweetcheerful
How it ages.
A gentle, old-fashioned diminutive used as a name in its own right, sweet without tipping into twee.
The cultural moment.
Rare; last ranked #747 in England & Wales and #756 in the United States (2025).