Latricia
Latricia Origin and Meaning
Latricia likely developed as a variant of the name Leticia (or Laetitia), which has Latin origins meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' The alteration of the first vowel from 'e' to 'a' represents a common phonetic variation in naming practices. The name gained modest popularity in the United States particularly during the 1970s and 1980s. Latricia follows the pattern of many classical names that developed variant spellings and pronunciations as they traveled across different languages and regions. The suffix '-icia' or '-itia' is found in several names of Latin origin. While the name has declined somewhat in usage since its peak, it continues to be used across diverse communities. The variant Latrice is also found in usage records, suggesting a family of related name forms.