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'''Laetitia''' is a feminine given name derived from the [[Latin language|Latin]] term ''laetus'', meaning "happy". It appeared in the form "Lettice" in medieval England and in "Leticia" as a synonym for "happiness" in ancient Spanish. Common nicknames for women named Letitia are "Letty" and "Tisha". With the exception of its Spanish ("Letícia") and Italian and Basque ("Letizia") variants, most forms of the name are rare today.


'''Letitia''' {{IPAc-en|l|ɪ|ˈ|t|ɪ|ʃ|ə|,_|l|ɪ|ˈ|t|iː|ʃ|ə}} is a feminine given name, of Latin origin meaning "joy, gladness". The name Letitia has many variants, including but not limited to: Lætitia from lætus (Latin), Letja (Dutch), Letizia (Italian), Leticia (Spanish), Letisya (Turkish) and Letisha or [[Latisha]] (American). The name Letitia first appeared in the form Lettice in medieval England and is derived from the [[Laetitia_(goddess)|Roman goddess Lætitia]] of gaiety, symbolic of happiness, prosperity and abundance.
People with the name Letitia usually have a great figure, big butt and boobs. They never really go out and are usually lazy, so if they make time for you then you mean a lot to them. People with the name Letitia are loving and you couldn’t find anyone better. If your in an intimate relationship with a Letitia make sure you show your love and affection as that’s all she needs to be happy. Showering Letitias in hugs and kisses makes them very happy. If a Letitia shows feelings towards you you should feel lucky as they usually keep to themselves.


==Variants==
==Variants==
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*'''Letícia''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], [[Catalan language|Catalan]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]])
*'''Letícia''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[Hungarian language|Hungarian]])
*'''Letitia''' ([[English language|English]])
*'''Letitia''' ([[English language|English]]), [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[Latin language|Latin]]
*'''Latisha''' ([[English language|English]])
*'''Letizia''' ([[Italian language|Italian]])
*[[Lettice]] ([[English language|English]])
*'''Leata''' ([[English language|English]]), [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
*[[Lettie]] ([[English language|English]])
*[[Letty (disambiguation)|Letty]] ([[English language|English]])
*[[Tisha]] ([[English language|English]])
*'''Lätitia''' ([[German language|German]])
*'''Lätitia''' ([[German language|German]])
*'''Lätitzia''' ([[German language|German]])
*'''Lätitzia''' ([[German language|German]])
*'''Tizia''' ([[German language|German]])
*'''Tizia''' ([[German language|German]])
*'''Lätizia''' ([[German language|German]])
*'''Lätizia''' ([[German language|German]])
*'''Titia''' ([[German language|German]])
*'''Lattecha''' ([[English Language|Jamaican]]) [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
*[[Lattecha]] ([[English Language|Jamaican]])
*[[Laetitia (disambiguation)|Laetitia]] ([[French language|French]], [[Late Latin]], [[German language|German]])
*[[Laetitia (disambiguation)|Laetitia]] ([[French language|French]], [[Late Latin]], [[German language|German]])
*[[Letizia]] ([[Italian language|Italian]], [[Corsican language|Corsican]])
*[[Letizia]] ([[Italian language|Italian]], [[Corsican language|Corsican]])
*[[Letīcija]] ([[Latvian language|Latvian]])
*'''Leticija''' ([[Latvian language|Latvian]])
*'''Letiția''' ([[Romanian language|Romanian]], [[Moldovan language|Moldovan]])
*'''Letiția''' ([[Romanian language|Romanian]], [[Moldovan language|Moldovan]])
*'''Летиция''' ([[Russian language|Russian]])
*'''Летиция''' ([[Russian language|Russian]])
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*'''Lelê''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
*'''Lelê''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
*'''Leca''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
*'''Leca''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
*'''Letja''' ([[Dutch language|Dutch]])
*'''Leleca''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
*'''Leleca''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
*'''Tica''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
*'''Tica''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
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*'''Letisya''' ([[Turkish language|Turkish]])
*'''Letisya''' ([[Turkish language|Turkish]])
*'''Lezinha''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
*'''Lezinha''' ([[Portuguese language|Portuguese]])
*'''Letisha''' ([[English language|American]])
*'''[[Latisha]]''' ([[English language|American]])
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==People==
==People==
* [[Queen Letizia of Spain]] (born 1972), Queen of Spain
* [[Letitia Baldrige]] (1926–2012), American etiquette expert
* [[Letitia Baldrige]] (1926–2012), American etiquette expert
* [[Letitia Carson]] (1814-1888), "Old Oregonian" of 1845, Black Homesteader
* [[Laetitia Casta]] (born 1978), French model and actress
* [[Laetitia Casta]] (born 1978), French model and actress
* [[Letitia Chitty]] (1897–1982), English aeronautical engineer
* [[Letitia Chitty]] (1897–1982), English aeronautical engineer
* [[Letitia Christian Tyler]] (1790–1842), First Lady of the United States
* [[Letitia Christian Tyler]] (1790–1842), First Lady of the United States
* [[Letitia Dean]] (born 1967), English actress
* [[Letitia Dean]] (born 1967), English actress
* [[Letitia Dunbar-Harrison]] (born 1906), Irish librarian
* [[Letitia Dunbar-Harrison]] (1906–1994), Irish librarian
* [[Letitia Gwynne]] (born 1962), Northern Irish television journalist
* [[Letitia Gwynne]] (born 1962), Northern Irish television journalist
* [[Letitia James]] (born 1958), American politician
* [[Letitia James]] (born 1958), American politician
* [[Letitia Elizabeth Landon]] (1802–1838), English poet
* [[Letitia Elizabeth Landon]] (1802–1838), English poet
* [[Letitia MacTavish Hargrave]] (1813–1854), Canadian fur trader
* [[Letitia MacTavish Hargrave]] (1813–1854), Canadian fur trader
* [[Letitia Stevenson]] (19th century), Second Lady of the United States
* [[Letitia Dowdell Ross]] (1866-1952), American educator; leader of women's organizations
* [[Letitia Semple]] (1821–1907), American society figure and unofficial First Lady
* [[Letitia Stevenson]] (1843-1913), Second Lady of the United States
* [[Letitia H. Verdin]] (born 1970), American state court judge from South Carolina
* [[Letitia Vriesde]] (born 1964), Surinamese athlete
* [[Letitia Vriesde]] (born 1964), Surinamese athlete
* [[Tish Harrison Warren|Lutitia "Tish" Harrison Warren]] (born 1979), American author and Anglican priest
* [[Letitia Wright]] (born 1993), English actress
* [[Letitia Wright]] (born 1993), Guyanese-English actress
* [[Letitia Youmans]] (1827–1896), Canadian temperance reformer
* [[Letitia Youmans]] (1827–1896), Canadian temperance reformer


== Fictional characters ==
== Fictional characters ==
* [[Letitia Lerner]]
* [[Letitia Lerner]]
* Leta Lestrange in the [[Fantastic Beasts]] films
* Letitia, Missy's mother in the film [[Surviving Christmas]]
* Letitia M. Slighcarp, recurring villain in Joan Aiken's [[The Wolves of Willoughby Chase]]
*Letitia Mackenzie, in the TV series ''[[Outlander (TV series)|Outlander]]''
*Letitia (Dandridge) Lewis in the TV series ''[[Lovecraft Country (TV series)|Lovecraft Country]]''
*Laetitia Prism in [[Oscar Wilde]]'s play ''[[The Importance of Being Earnest]]''
*Laetitia Bresson in the film [[Lupin III: The First]]
*Letitia Ketterley | The 6th book in the Chronicles of Narnia, The Magician’s Nephew
Letitia Ketterley (or Aunt Letty) was Digory Kirke's aunt, the sister of his uncle Andrew Ketterley and his mother Mabel Kirke.


== Ships ==
== Ships ==

Latest revision as of 18:28, 16 November 2024

Letitia /lɪˈtɪʃə, lɪˈtʃə/ is a feminine given name, of Latin origin meaning "joy, gladness". The name Letitia has many variants, including but not limited to: Lætitia from lætus (Latin), Letja (Dutch), Letizia (Italian), Leticia (Spanish), Letisya (Turkish) and Letisha or Latisha (American). The name Letitia first appeared in the form Lettice in medieval England and is derived from the Roman goddess Lætitia of gaiety, symbolic of happiness, prosperity and abundance.

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People

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Fictional characters

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Letitia Ketterley (or Aunt Letty) was Digory Kirke's aunt, the sister of his uncle Andrew Ketterley and his mother Mabel Kirke.

Ships

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  • SS Letitia, ocean liner, later an armed merchant cruiser, troopship and hospital ship

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  • a mullein (plants in the genus Verbascum) cultivar