Letty

Letty is a feminine given name, typically a diminutive of Letitia. Letitia itself derives from the Latin Laetitia, meaning happiness or joy, and the form Letty has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries. Variants and diminutives include Lettie, Letticia, Leticia, and Letitia.

Notable people with the given name include Letty Cottin Pogrebin (born 1938), an American author, journalist, and feminist who co-founded Ms. magazine. The name is also commonly used as a nickname for Letitia and related names in various contexts.

In popular culture, Letty Ortiz is a central fictional character in the Fast & Furious film series, portrayed by Michelle Rodriguez. Introduced in the first film (2001), she is a skilled street racer and member of Dom Toretto's crew, and she remains a core figure across the franchise, with developments that influence the overarching storyline.

Variants of the name appear across literature and media, reflecting its roots as a nickname for Letitia and its broader usage as a standalone given name. The spelling Letty remains less common today than Letitia and Leticia, but it retains recognition through both real individuals and well-known fictional characters.