Lettie

Meaning of Lettie

Lettie is often a shortened form of names like Letitia or Charlotte. Letitia means "joy" or "gladness." Charlotte is a French name meaning "free man."

Lettie has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lettie

Lettie is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #757 in 2025 from #935 in 2024.

Notable people named Lettie

• Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans
  Businesswoman and philanthropist
• Lettie Cowman
  Missionary and author
• Lettie Prell
  American bridge player
• Lettie Moore Schubert
  American politician
• Lettie S. Carroll
  American educator

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Questions about the name Lettie

What does the name Lettie mean?

Lettie means lettie is often a shortened form of names like letitia or charlotte. letitia means "joy" or "gladness." charlotte is a french name meaning "free man.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Lettie a boy's or a girl's name?

Lettie is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lettie?

In 2025, Lettie ranked #757 for girls, up from #935 the year before.

When was Lettie most popular?

Lettie peaked at #757 in 2025.