Joy, happiness, or gladness
Derived from the Latin word 'laetitia', this name was personified in Roman mythology as a minor goddess of gaiety and celebration. It has been used in various forms across Europe since the Middle Ages, particularly in France and England.
Less common today
Laetitia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,773 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
French supermodel and actress
French screenwriter and novelist
Mother of Napoleon Bonaparte
