Letti

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Pronounced LET-ee /ˈlɛtiː/High

Meaning: Joy, happiness; diminutive of Letitia, from Latin laetitia meaning gladness or joyHigh

In 30 seconds: A joyful Latin name meaning 'happiness,' Letti is a sweet diminutive of Letitia with vintage charm. Compact and cheerful, it suits parents who want a classic name with a playful, intimate nickname feel.

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Origin HighLatin

MeaningJoy, happiness; diminutive of Letitia, from Latin laetitia meaning gladness or joy

U.S. rank (2024)#3094 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births52 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 563

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Letti is a diminutive of Letitia (also spelled Laetitia), from the Latin laetitia meaning 'joy,' 'happiness,' or 'gladness.' Letitia was used as a given name in medieval England and rose to particular prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries. Nicknames such as Lettie, Letty, and Letti were common affectionate forms throughout the Victorian era.

Like Letty and Lettie, Letti is a Victorian-era nickname that has gained fresh appeal in the 21st century as parents embrace short, sweet vintage names. It sits alongside names like Effie, Tillie, and Bette in the revival of charming -ie/-y diminutives from the 19th century. Letti's distinctive double-t spelling sets it apart while keeping the same joyful spirit.

Did you know? The Latin word laetitia — the root of Letitia and Letti — was so valued in ancient Rome that it appeared on coins as a personification of public happiness and national rejoicing.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Letitia — Latin laetitia etymology meaning joyOxford Dictionary of First Names — Letty and Lettie as Victorian diminutivesU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data context

Variations

LettyLettieLetitiaLaetitia

Nicknames

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If you like Letti…

Letty— standard spelling of the same Letitia diminutive with identical meaning

Tillie— Victorian diminutive name with the same cheerful, vintage character

Effie— similarly sweet Victorian -ie name with the same nostalgic warmth

Bette— compact vintage feminine name with the same confident, old-fashioned charm

Frequently Asked

What does the name Letti mean?

Letti means 'joy' or 'happiness,' as a diminutive of Letitia, from the Latin laetitia (gladness, joy).

How do you pronounce Letti?

Letti is pronounced LET-ee /ˈlɛtiː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Letti a boy or girl name?

Letti is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Letti?

Letti is a rare spelling; the variants Letty and Lettie have been reviving as vintage names in the 2010s and 2020s.