Origin, Meaning, And History Of Leticia
The name Leticia is a Spanish and Portuguese feminine given name. Its roots can be traced to its Latin lineage, as it is a variant of the Latin name Letitia which means ‘joy’ or ‘gladness.’ Leticia was not always spelled this way but was originally spelled as Lettice in Medieval England, derived from the Roman goddess Lætitia or Laetitia.
Laetitia is considered the Roman goddess of gaiety and is associated with many festivals and holidays. Her name was derived from the root word ‘laeta,’ which can be linked to meanings like ‘happy,’ ‘successful,’ ‘prosperous,’ ‘glad,’ ‘lucky,’ ‘lush,’ or ‘abounding.’ She has also been represented on Roman coins with an anchor, which can symbolize her guiding people to prosperity. Leticia can also be associated with a minor saint mostly known in Spain.
Leticia has been used all over the world but with different spellings. It is spelled as Letícia in Portuguese, Spanish, and Hungarian. The French and German prefer the spelling Laetitia which is associated with the Roman goddess. In Italian and Corsican, the spelling Letizia is more commonly found, and in Scottish, Leitis or Ledicia are favored. The Germans have a few spelling variations of the name, which include Lätitia, Lätizia, Lätitzia, and Tizia. In African American communities, the names Latisha and Tisha are commonly used.
It can be pronounced as ‘leh-tee-thya’ in European Spanish and ‘leh-tee-sya’ in Latin American Spanish. A few possible diminutive spellings of Leticia are Letty, Lettie, Tish, Tisha, and Lecia.
Leticia and its variants can be found in many television series and films.Leticia Castilloplays the role of a cook in the Chandler mansion. Elena Campbell-Martinez plays her character in the ABC soap opera “All My Children.”
Letitia Lerneris a character featured in the comic book “Letitia Lerner, Superman’s Babysitter,” written and co-written by Kyle Bakerby Liz Glass.Letitia Prism, popularly known as Miss Prism, is a character in Oscar Wilde’s play “The Importance of Being Earnest.”
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Famous People With The Name Leticia
- Letizia Ortiz RocasolanoCurrent Queen Consort of Spain
- Letícia Bufoni e SilvaBrazilian-American professional street skateboarder, won a gold medal in the X Games six times
- Leticia Rosa Magdalena Aguilar Van de PutteAmerican politician, member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1991 to 1999
- Leticia CalderónMexican actress, known for her role in the Mexican telenovela Esmeralda
- Leticia Marcela BrédiceArgentine actress and singer, won the Best New Actress Award from the Argentine Film Critics Association in 1993
- Letícia Stephanie Lima da CostaBrazilian artistic gymnast, won numerous medals in the South American Championships between 2011 to 2015
- Leticia Muñoz MorenoSpanish violinist, awarded the Spanish Interpreters Association in 1996, 1999 and 2000
Leticia On The Popularity Chart
The name Leticia has not been doing very well over the years. Head on to the graphs below for a better insight into its popularity and rank.
Popularity Over Time
Leticia has seen a steady decline in popularity in the United States. It went from 1,070 babies per million in 1980 and dropped to 119 babies per million in 2019.
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The ranking of the name Leticia has been decreasing over the decades. It went from 240 in 1981 to 1,740 in 2019. It was once a name in the Top 500 baby names in the US.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Leticia?
The name Leticia means a person who spreads joy and happines.
2. What is the origin of the name Leticia?
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3. How to pronounce the name Leticia?
Leticia is pronounced as luh-tee-shuh.