Litzy first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Litzy has been for the last 26 years (from 1999 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Litzy

Litzy is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning "joyful".

Popularity of Litzy by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Litzy is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Litzy being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 115 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Litzy.

YearMale CountFemale Count
20240115
20230113
20220105
20210103
2020089
20190170
20180198
20170155
20160226
20150161
20140173
20130159
20120483
20110146
20100169
20090200
20080318
20070356
20060322
20050810
20040543
20030292
20020551
20010424
20006722
1999056

The history of the first name Litzy

The name Litzy is believed to have its origins in the ancient Germanic language, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "liut," which means "people" or "nation." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to denote someone who was closely connected to their community or tribe.

In the early medieval period, variations of the name Litzy, such as Luitgard and Luitgardis, were relatively common among Germanic tribes and later in areas of modern-day Germany and France. These names were often bestowed upon girls born into noble or influential families, reflecting the name's connotations of leadership and societal importance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Litzy can be found in the Codex Aureus, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript containing the Gospels. In this text, a nun named Luitgardis is mentioned, who was believed to have been a member of a noble Frankish family during the Carolingian dynasty.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Litzy continued to be used in various forms across Europe. In the 12th century, a notable figure named Luitgarde of Tongeren was born in what is now modern-day Belgium. She is revered as a saint in the Catholic Church for her pious life and charitable works.

Another prominent individual bearing the name was Luitgarde of Saxony, who lived in the 11th century and was the wife of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. Her influence and involvement in political affairs during her husband's reign made her a significant historical figure of the time.

In the 16th century, a German noblewoman named Luitgarde von Brandenburg was born into the House of Hohenzollern, a prominent royal dynasty. She later became the Duchess of Württemberg through her marriage to Duke Frederick I.

During the 17th century, a Spanish woman named Luitgarda de Dios was a notable figure in the Catholic Church. She was a mystic and founder of the Order of the Immaculate Conception, dedicated to the education of young women.

While the name Litzy has evolved and taken on various forms throughout history, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic culture, where it was likely associated with leadership, community, and societal importance.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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