Leci as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Leci

What is the meaning of the name Leci ?

The baby name Leci is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-see (ˈliːsi),LEH-see (ˈlɛsi),LAY-see (ˈleɪsi).

Leci is English in Origin.

Leci is a compact feminine form rooted in Brazilian Portuguese as a pet name for Letícia, from Latin Laetitia “joy, gladness.” Long used in families, it began appearing independently on Brazilian records in the 20th century; the acclaimed samba singer Leci Brandão helped normalize it as a standalone name. Usage remains strongest in Lusophone countries, with occasional adoption elsewhere. It typically reads as friendly, modern, and informal.

Related forms include Letícia/Leticia (Spanish), Letizia (Italian), Letitia (English), with nicknames Leti/Letty, Lety, Tícia, and Tish; spelling variants like Lecy also occur. Because its sound overlaps with Lexi, some anglophone parents may treat Leci as a creative spelling of that name, though its historical root is Laetitia. Across these strands, the meaning centers on cheerfulness, delight, and gladness.