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Lettice

Lettice is a girl's name of English origin meaning “joy, gladness.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2018.

Lettice at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“joy, gladness”
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛtɪs/
Also spelled
Letitia

About the name Lettice

Lettice belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “joy, gladness” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Letitia.

In the United States, Lettice first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3858 in 1922, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 18 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lettice in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#3858 in 1922
Peak year
1922
Total since 1880
18

Lettice in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2007
Best rank
#3667 in 2007
Babies named Lettice in 2018
3
Total since 1996
15

Spellings & short forms

Letitia

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lettice mean?

Lettice means “joy, gladness” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Lettice a boy or girl name?

Lettice is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2018.

What origin is the name Lettice?

Lettice comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Letitia.

How popular is the name Lettice?

Lettice first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #3858 in 1922, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Lettice?

Lettice is pronounced /ˈlɛtɪs/ (IPA).

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