Letzy

♀ Girl

Pronounced LET-see /ˈlɛt.si/Low

Meaning: Letzy is a Spanish affectionate form and respelling tied to Leticia, the name that comes from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'gladness.' Trim, y-ending nicknames like this are a lively feature of modern Hispanic American naming.Low

In 30 seconds: Letzy is a modern Spanish-influenced American girl's name linked to Leticia ('joy,' Latin). It appeared around 2000 and is said LET-see.

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningLetzy is a Spanish affectionate form and respelling tied to Leticia, the name that comes from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'gladness.' Trim, y-ending nicknames like this are a lively feature of modern Hispanic American naming.

U.S. rank (2019)#16967 ↘ Falling

2019 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Letzy is a Spanish diminutive and respelling associated with Leticia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy' or 'gladness.' Such short -y forms are popular among Hispanic American families.

It has stayed rare, given to about fifteen girls a year at its peak around the turn of the millennium, borne mainly in Hispanic American communities. A girl named Letzy then is in her twenties today.

Did you know? Under its playful spelling Letzy keeps the ancient Latin laetitia, 'joy' - the same root that gives us the word for gladness.

Overall data confidence 35%

References - Letzy — Spanish diminutive of Leticia (Latin laetitia 'joy'); Hispanic American; plain-Latin only.

Variations

LetziLetsyLeticiaLetzie

Nicknames

LettyLeti

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If you like Letzy…

Leticia— the parent name Letzy is tied to

Leti— a shared short form

Betzy— a like Spanish -tzy nickname

Litzy— another modern pick

Bethzy— echoes that soft -zy sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Letzy mean?

It is a Spanish diminutive and respelling tied to Leticia, from the Latin laetitia, meaning 'joy' or 'gladness.'

How do you pronounce Letzy?

It is said LET-see /ˈlɛt.si/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Letzy a boy or girl name?

Letzy is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Letzy?

It has always been rare, given to about fifteen girls a year even at its peak around the early two-thousands.