Lettie

At a Glance: Name: Lettie – Meaning: gladness, joy (via Letitia or Lettice) – Origin: English, from Letitia/Lettice – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LET-ee

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Lettie is a girl's name pronounced LET-ee, used as a nickname or standalone form of Letitia or Lettice. Through that connection, it carries the meaning gladness, joy. It's an English name with U.S. Social Security records going back to 1880.

Meaning & Origin of Lettie

Meaning: Gladness, joy (via letitia or lettice).

Origin: English, from Letitia/Lettice.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lettie

Phonetic: LET-ee   IPA: /ˈlɛti/

Popularity of Lettie

Lettie hit its peak popularity in 1881 at #184, given to 68 baby girls; by 2024 it ranked #936, given to 282 girls that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Lettie mean?

Gladness, joy (via letitia or lettice). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lettie)

How do you pronounce Lettie?

Lettie is pronounced LET-ee (IPA: /ˈlɛti/).

Is Lettie a popular name right now?

Lettie peaked at #184 in 1881 and is ranked #936 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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