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Gitty

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Pronounced GIT-ee /ˈɡɪt.iː/Low

Meaning: Good, joyful, a good thingLow

In 30 seconds: Gitty is a Yiddish feminine name meaning good or joyful, from the Hebrew tov meaning good or from the Yiddish gite meaning a good thing. Widely used in Hasidic and ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities, it is a warm, affectionate name.
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Origin LowYiddish, Hebrew
MeaningGood, joyful, a good thing
U.S. rank (2025)#1194 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births193 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,712

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519512025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gitty is a Yiddish name from the root git meaning good. It may also be a diminutive of Gita, itself related to the Hebrew tov meaning good. Yiddish names were the everyday names of Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe for many centuries.

In the United States, Gitty is used primarily in Hasidic and ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities in New York, New Jersey, and other areas with large observant Jewish populations. It has a warm, familiar, community-specific charm.

Did you know? Gitty is especially popular in Hasidic Jewish communities where Yiddish names with positive meanings are highly valued. The name expresses a simple, profound wish: that the child's life will be filled with goodness.
Overall data confidence 90%
Yiddish Name Dictionary

Variations

GitaGittelGittaGitta

Nicknames

Git

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Frequently Asked

What does Gitty mean?

Gitty means good or joyful in Yiddish, expressing the wish that the child's life will be filled with goodness.

Is Gitty a Jewish name?

Yes, Gitty is a Yiddish name used primarily in Hasidic and ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities.

How do you pronounce Gitty?

Gitty is pronounced GIT-ee with two syllables.

What names are similar to Gitty?

Similar Yiddish/Hebrew names include Baila, Devorah, Rivka, and Shira.

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