Leticia
Leticia is a girls' name of English origin meaning “joy, gladness.” Leticia derives from the Latin 'laetitia' meaning joy and gladness.
how do you pronounce Leticia?
leh-TEE-shah
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what does Leticia mean?
The name Leticia means “joy, gladness.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Leticia derives from the Latin 'laetitia' meaning joy and gladness. It was a popular name in medieval England in the form Lettice and has been revived in its Latinate form. The name is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries as well. It carries an infectious optimism and graceful femininity.
where does the name Leticia come from?
Wiktionary's only note on Leticia is that it is the name of an early Spanish saint and that it comes from a word meaning gladness, supporting the joy/gladness meaning given elsewhere, though the specific claim that it derives from the Latin laetitia is not spelled out by this source.
the history of Leticia
The source ties the name to an early Spanish saint but gives no date, and it doesn't confirm the claimed medieval English history as Lettice or its modern revival — those aren't supported by anything retrieved here.
who are famous people named Leticia?
- Leticia Wright (Guyanese-British actress, Black Panther — often credited as Letitia)
- Leticia Bufoni (Brazilian professional skateboarder)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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