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Latrica
How to Pronounce Latrica
Pronounced luh-TREE-kuh /lΙΛtri.kΙ/High
Meaning: Latrica is a coined American girl's name joining the popular La- prefix to Tricia, the short form of Patricia β the Latin feminine of Patricius, 'noble'. It reads as a form of Latricia; its meaning tracks the Patricia root inside it.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Latrica is part of the productive La- naming pattern of twentieth-century America, here fronting Tricia (from Patricia, Latin patricius, 'noble'). It reads as a shorter Latricia; the meaning is Patricia's, with the La- opening as a stylish frame.
It appeared in small numbers around its early-1970s peak and thinned afterward. Latrica reads as a period coinage rather than a name with a current revival.
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What does the name Latrica mean?
Latrica pairs the La- prefix with Tricia (from Patricia), carrying Patricia's meaning, 'noble'.
How do you pronounce Latrica?
It's said luh-TREE-kuh /lΙΛtri.kΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Latrica a boy or girl name?
Latrica is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Latrica?
Rare β a scattered late-century La- coinage that never became common.