Joy, gladness
Letty originated as a diminutive of Letitia, a Latin name meaning joy or gladness. While it was once a common standalone name in the late 19th century, it is now primarily seen as a vintage nickname-name with a spirited, energetic quality. It shares the same linguistic root as the word 'elated'.
Less common today
Letty isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,382 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A skilled street racer and mechanic · The Fast and the Furious
Title character in the 1932 drama film · Letty Lynton
American film producer
