Latin Girl Names That Mean Joy
Latin girl names that mean joy keep circling back to one Latin root laetitia, which resurfaces here as Lettie, Letty, and Letti in three different spellings.
Names81
OriginLatin
MeaningJoy
GenderGirl
Latin didn't stop at one name for joy — it built a small family of them. Lettie, Letty, and Letti are all diminutives of Letitia, each one a slightly different way of saying the same Latin word, laetitia, for gladness.
Other names on this list lean on different Latin roots that land in the same place. Beatrice and Beatrix come from beatus, blessed, while Hillary and Ilaria share a root with the English word hilarious.
Why Latin Girl Names That Mean Joy Share So Many Roots
Latin gave English a real cluster of joy words — laetitia, beatus, hilaris — and Roman parents drew on all three when naming daughters. That habit never really stopped. Centuries later, English-speaking parents borrowed the same roots wholesale, which is why Felicity, a name built straight from the Latin word for happiness, sits comfortably beside diminutives like Lettie on modern name lists.
Familiar Names and Surprising Finds on This List
Some names here announce their meaning outright — Joy just is the word, and Jovie, popularized by the film Elf, reads as pure cheer. Others hide it in plain sight: Beatrice carries Dante's Paradise inside it, Elysia nods to the mythical resting place of the blessed, and Ellery may share that same cheerful root through a link to Hillary.
Names List
Joy#419 in the U.S.From Old French joie and Latin gaudia meaning joy, happiness, or delight; used as a word name expressing Pronounced JOY▶Felicity#473 in the U.S.From Latin 'felicitas' meaning happiness, good fortune, or bliss; derived from 'felix' (happy, fortunate)Pronounced fuh-LIS-ih-tee▶Beatrice#508 in the U.S.From the Latin Beatrix, derived from beatus (blessed, happy) + the agentive suffix -trix, meaning 'she whPronounced BEE-uh-tris▶Jovie#521 in the U.S.Modern feminine name derived from or inspired by the Latin Jovius (of or belonging to Jove/Jupiter) or thPronounced JOH-vee▶Lettie#757 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; a diminutive of Letitia, from the Latin laetitia meaning joy, gladness, or happinessPronounced LET-ee▶Ellery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from HilaryPronounced EL-er-ee▶Beatrix#1379 in the U.S.She who brings happiness, bringer of joyPronounced BEE-ah-triks▶Letty#1607 in the U.S.A diminutive of Letitia/Lettice, from Latin 'laetitia' meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.Pronounced LEH-tee▶Elysia#1772 in the U.S.From the Greek/Latin Elysium (the Elysian Fields, the paradise of the blessed in classical mythology), coPronounced ih-LIHZ-ee-uh▶Hillary#2326 in the U.S.cheerful, merry, joyfulPronounced HIL-uh-ree▶Letti#3094 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; diminutive of Letitia, from Latin laetitia meaning gladness or joyPronounced LET-ee▶Ilaria#3986 in the U.S.Italian form of Hilaria — Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, joyful, merry'Pronounced ee-LAH-ree-ah▶Hilary#4132 in the U.S.From Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, merry, happy' — the root of 'hilarious'Pronounced HIL-ə-ree▶Ronni#4345 in the U.S.-i spelling of Ronnie — a pet form of Veronica ('true image' / 'bringer of victory') or Rona; also HebrewPronounced RON-ee▶Felicia#4489 in the U.S.Feminine of Felix — from Latin felix, 'happy, lucky, fortunate, successful'Pronounced fə-LEE-shə▶Renna#4850 in the U.S.From Hebrew rina, 'joy, song'; also a short form of Renata ('reborn'); routes layeredPronounced REN-ah▶Gioia#5484 in the U.S.From Italian gioia, 'joy; a jewel' (from Latin gaudium, 'joy')Pronounced JOY-ah▶Lattie#5713 in the U.S.Lattie is an affectionate -ie pet form, most likely a spin on Lottie, itself short for Charlotte meaning Pronounced LAT-ee▶Adrina#6148 in the U.S.A short form of Adriana — from Latin Hadrianus, 'of Hadria/the Adriatic'; also a Sanskrit name, 'happinesPronounced ə-DREE-nah▶Ileta#6196 in the U.S.Ileta reads as an I- elaboration of Leta, a name from the Latin laetus, 'glad' or 'joyful' (also seen in Pronounced eye-LEE-tuh▶Loeta#6616 in the U.S.Loeta is a variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus or laeta, meaning glad or joyful; it also sits near thePronounced loh-EE-tuh▶Charmaine#6662 in the U.S.Variously linked to the Latin carmen, 'a song' (via Carmen/Charmian), and to the English charm, 'delight;Pronounced shar-MAYN▶Jovee#6753 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Jovie/Jovi and the word jovial (from Latin Jove/Jupiter, 'merry; cheerful')Pronounced JOH-vee▶Litisha#7218 in the U.S.Litisha is a variant spelling of Letitia or Latisha, both from the Latin laetitia meaning joy or gladnessPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Latitia#8414 in the U.S.Latitia is a variant spelling of Letitia, directly from Latin 'laetitia', 'joy' or 'gladness'. The joyfulPronounced luh-TISH-uh▶Latesia#8451 in the U.S.Latesia is a coinage in the family of Leticia and Latisha, which come from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Liticia#8698 in the U.S.Liticia is a respelling of Leticia, the Spanish and English form of the Latin name Laetitia, from laetitiPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Tisha#8879 in the U.S.A short form of Latisha/Leticia — from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness; happiness'; routes layeredPronounced TEE-shah▶Latice#9190 in the U.S.Latice is a short form or respelling of Latisha and Leticia, names from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'glaPronounced luh-TEES▶Leta#9267 in the U.S.From the Latin laeta, 'glad; joyful'; also a short form of names like Aleta or Violeta; routes layeredPronounced LEE-tah▶Sharmain#9407 in the U.S.Sharmain is a phonetic respelling of Charmaine, a name whose roots are debated. It is often linked to LatPronounced shar-MAIN▶Trixie#9475 in the U.S.A pet form of Beatrix — from the Latin Beatrix/Viatrix, variously 'she who brings happiness; blessed' andPronounced TRIK-see▶Ellaria#9719 in the U.S.A modern name, joining an Ella- element with a -ria ending (echoing Ilaria, 'cheerful; joyful', Latin); aPronounced eh-LAR-ee-ah▶Felix#9752 in the U.S.From the Latin felix, 'happy; lucky; fortunate; blessed'; much more often a boys' name; here for a girl; Pronounced FEE-liks▶Letricia#9851 in the U.S.Letricia is best read as a variant of Latricia and Patricia, from the Latin patricius, 'noble' or 'patricPronounced luh-TRISH-uh▶Letesha#10116 in the U.S.Letesha is a phonetic variant of Letitia or Latisha, names from the Latin laetitia, meaning 'joy' or 'glaPronounced leh-TEE-shuh▶Feliciana#10510 in the U.S.An elaboration of Felicia, from the Latin felix, 'happy; lucky; fortunate; blessed.' A flowing Spanish/LaPronounced feh-lee-see-AH-nah▶Letizia#10698 in the U.S.The Italian form of Laetitia, from the Latin laetitia ('joy; gladness; happiness'). A warm virtue name, bPronounced leh-TEET-see-ah▶Lateasha#11333 in the U.S.Lateasha is a coined American name of the later twentieth century, formed with the popular prefix La- andPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Jovita#11548 in the U.S.From the Latin Jovita, feminine of Jovitus, 'joyful' and related to Jove (Jupiter), 'the sky father.' BorPronounced hoh-VEE-tah▶Jovia#11651 in the U.S.A modern name whose sound points to the Latin Jovis (Jupiter) and jovialis, the root of the English word Pronounced JOH-vee-uh▶Laury#11663 in the U.S.A pet form of Laura or Lauren, from the Latin laurus, 'laurel' (a symbol of victory and honor). Warm, famPronounced LOR-ee▶Letetia#11667 in the U.S.Letetia is a variant spelling of Letitia, a name taken straight from the Latin laetitia, meaning 'joy,' 'Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Rubee#11919 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Ruby, the red gemstone, from Latin rubeus ('red'). A cheerful vintage jewel name iPronounced ROO-bee▶Laticha#12369 in the U.S.Laticha is a phonetic spelling of Latisha, itself an American form of Leticia, from the Latin laetitia, 'Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Elysium#12511 in the U.S.A word name from Elysium (the Elysian Fields), the blissful afterlife of Greek and Roman myth reserved foPronounced ee-LIZH-ee-um▶Felicitas#12555 in the U.S.A Latin name from felicitas ('good luck, happiness, fertility') — the Roman goddess Felicitas and an earlPronounced feh-LEE-see-tas▶Latiesha#12751 in the U.S.Latiesha is a respelling in the Latisha family, itself often traced to Leticia, from Latin laetitia, 'joyPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Leti#12851 in the U.S.Leti is a short form of Leticia or Letitia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A warm, friendly niPronounced LEH-tee▶Letitia#12852 in the U.S.Letitia comes from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A classic virtue name carried through English usePronounced luh-TISH-uh▶Latisha#12865 in the U.S.Latisha reworks Letitia/Leticia, from Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness,' into the La-/-isha style of the erPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Ticia#13119 in the U.S.Ticia is a clipped form drawn from the middle of Leticia (from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness') or PatricPronounced TEE-shuh▶Tishia#13326 in the U.S.Tishia is a respelling of Tisha, itself a short form of Latisha or Leticia. Leticia comes from the Latin Pronounced TISH-uh▶Leetta#13581 in the U.S.Leetta is an ornate variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus, glad or joyful, dressed with the fashionable Pronounced lee-ET-uh▶Beata#13682 in the U.S.From the Latin beata, 'blessed; happy' — the feminine of beatus, the word behind 'beatitude.' Long used aPronounced bay-AH-tuh▶Tish#13750 in the U.S.Tish is an affectionate short form of Letitia, and sometimes of Patricia. Letitia comes from the Latin laPronounced TISH▶Felina#13982 in the U.S.Most directly from Latin felinus, 'cat-like' (Spanish felina) — a word-name with a sleek, feline ring. ItPronounced feh-LEE-nah▶Felisha#13984 in the U.S.A phonetic American respelling of Felicia, from Latin felix, 'happy, fortunate, lucky'. The meaning ridesPronounced fuh-LEE-shuh▶Hilaria#14070 in the U.S.From Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, merry' — the feminine of Hilarius, borne by Saint Hilary of Poitiers. The Pronounced hih-LAR-ee-uh▶Letisia#14343 in the U.S.Letisia is a spelling of Leticia / Letitia, from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness'. The -sia spelling folloPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Lety#14456 in the U.S.The everyday Spanish short form of Leticia (Laetitia), from Latin laetitia, 'joy, gladness, delight'. WidPronounced LEH-tee▶Leeta#14566 in the U.S.Leeta is a spelling variant of Leta, from the Latin laetus, glad or joyful, and linked in myth to Leto, mPronounced LEE-tuh▶Leatrice#14652 in the U.S.A coined blend of Lea (Leah) and Beatrice (Latin, 'she who brings happiness'), popularized by the silent-Pronounced LEE-uh-triss▶Latisa#14699 in the U.S.Latisa is a trimmed spelling of Latisha, part of the La- naming family, built on Leticia/Letitia — from LPronounced luh-TEE-suh▶Letrice#14742 in the U.S.Letrice is an American girl's name, a variant of Latrice and part of the family around Letitia, from the Pronounced leh-TREES▶Lateesha#14931 in the U.S.Lateesha is a sound-it-out spelling of Latisha, itself a form of the Latin-rooted Leticia, from laetitia,Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Latishia#15469 in the U.S.Latishia is a spelling of Latisha, which combines the La- prefix with Leticia/Tisha; through Leticia it tPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Lateisha#15581 in the U.S.Lateisha is a modern American coinage joining the La- prefix to a -teisha sound, closely echoing Latisha Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Lateshia#15776 in the U.S.Lateshia is a phonetic spelling of Latisha, an African American favorite derived from Letitia/Leticia, frPronounced lah-TEE-shah▶Delicia#15830 in the U.S.From the Latin deliciae, 'delight; pleasure; a source of joy.' A gentle virtue-flavored name of classicalPronounced dih-LISH-uh▶Charmain#15928 in the U.S.Charmain is a spelling of Charmaine, which goes back to Charmian, from Greek charma, 'delight, joy'; the Pronounced shar-MAIN▶Letia#16486 in the U.S.Letia is a trimmed form of Letitia or its Spanish cousin Leticia, from the Latin laetitia, meaning 'joy, Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Letisha#16571 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of Letitia (Leticia), from the Latin 'laetitia,' 'joy; gladness; delight.' A 1970s AmPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Letzy#16967 in the U.S.Letzy is a Spanish affectionate form and respelling tied to Leticia, the name that comes from the Latin lPronounced LET-see▶Letecia#17673 in the U.S.Letecia is a spelling variant of Leticia, the Spanish form of Latin Laetitia ('joy, gladness'). The swappPronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Laticia#17969 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Letitia/Leticia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A softened, midcentury APronounced lah-TEE-shah▶Lecia#17997 in the U.S.Lecia is a clipped form drawn from the ends of Alicia, Felicia or Leticia — Latin-rooted names meaning 'nPronounced LEE-shuh▶Latecia#18014 in the U.S.Latecia is a spelling in the Latisha/Leticia family, all growing from the Latin laetitia ('joy, gladness'Pronounced luh-TEE-shuh▶Tysha#19099 in the U.S.Tysha is a clipped, respelled form of Latisha (or Latoya-era coinages) and cousin to Tisha, drawn from LePronounced TY-shuh▶Trixy#20356 in the U.S.Trixy is a playful spelling of Trixie, the pet form of Beatrix and Beatrice. The Latin root is usually rePronounced TRIK-see▶IlaraA modern spelling with no single documented route. Its nearest documented neighbour is the Italian IlariaPronounced ih-LAR-uh▶
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Frequently Asked
Is Felicity a Latin name meaning happiness?
Yes. Felicity is a genuine Latin virtue name meaning 'intense happiness.' It has been used since the early Christian era and is enjoying a real revival right now.