Matty

What does the baby name Matty mean? Learn about what Matty means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Matty - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Matty: M-A-T-T-Y, is a 5-letter male given name.
Meaning of Matty: Diminutive form of matilda or matthew.
Origin of Matty: The name 'Matty' is a diminutive form of the name 'Matthew'. It originated from the Hebrew name 'Matityahu', meaning 'gift of Yahweh'. 'Matityahu' is composed of two elements: 'matitya', which means 'gift', and 'Yah', a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh.; English Names; Greek Names; Hebrew Names; Pet Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Matty: Macias; Macie; Macisk; Mat; Mata; Matai; Matej; Mateo; Mateusz; Mathe; Matheu; Mathian; Mathias; Mathieu; Matias; Mats; Matt; Mattaeus; Mattaus; Matteo; Matthaus; Matthew; Matthias; Matthiew; Mattias; Matui; Matya; Matyas; Matz; Mayhew; Thies
Popularity of Matty: The name 'Matty' has been used as a nickname for boys named Matthew for many years. However, as a standalone given name, 'Matty' is less common and has not ranked among the top names in popularity charts.; Matty currently has no likes. Be the first to like this name.

Etymology of Matty

The name 'Matty' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Matityahu', as mentioned earlier. The element 'matitya' means 'gift', while 'Yah' refers to the Hebrew God Yahweh. When combined, the name 'Matityahu' signifies 'gift of Yahweh', expressing the belief that the child is a blessing from God.

Cultural Significance of Matty

In biblical and Christian traditions, the name 'Matthew' holds significant cultural and religious meaning. Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and is attributed as the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. The name 'Matty' as a diminutive form of 'Matthew' carries a similar cultural and religious significance.