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Letty

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Pronounced LEH-tee /ˈlɛ.ti/Medium

Meaning: A diminutive of Letitia/Lettice, from Latin 'laetitia' meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Letty is a pet form of Letitia or Lettice, from the Latin 'laetitia', meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA diminutive of Letitia/Lettice, from Latin 'laetitia' meaning 'joy' or 'gladness'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1386 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births158 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,612

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201618802025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name is an affectionate short form of Letitia and its older cousin Lettice. Both rest on the Latin 'laetitia', a word for joy or gladness, so a sense of cheer sits at the name's heart. Letty carries that brightness in a small, homey package.

Its clipped, two-beat sound gives it a vintage warmth, and the fuller forms Laetitia and Latisha show the longer names standing behind it.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Letty is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Letty — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LatishaTishaLaëtitiaLætitiaLaetitia

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Letty Lind (1861-1923)
    English actress, singer and dancer of the Victorian musical stage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Letty mean?

Letty is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Letty?

It's commonly said LEH-tee /ˈlɛ.ti/.

Is Letty a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Letty is used as a girl name.

How popular is Letty?

In 2024, Letty ranked #1607 in the U.S. for girls, with 130 births recorded.

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