Lettice

A Dictionary of First Names | 2006 | 246 words | Copyright

Lettice ♀ From the medieval vernacular form of the Latin name Laetitia. It was in use in Britain in the Middle Ages, but then fell out of use until revived by the Victorians. It is now once again out of fashion.

Pet forms: Letty, Lettie.

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