Laticia
Laticia Origin and Meaning
Laticia appears to be a variant spelling of Leticia or Laetitia, a name with Latin origins meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' The Latin word 'laetitia' directly translates to 'gladness' or 'delight.' This alternative spelling with an 'a' in the first syllable emerged primarily in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s. The name follows the linguistic pattern of other feminine names ending in '-ia' or '-icia' that were popular during this period. Laticia reached its peak usage in the 1980s and has gradually declined since then, though it continues to be used. The variation in spelling represents the common phenomenon of adapting traditional names with slight modifications to create a more distinctive or personalized choice. The name maintains the melodic quality of the original while establishing its own identity through the altered first vowel.