Katty

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Pronounced KAT-ee /ˈkæt.i/High

Meaning: A -tty spelling of Katie/Katy, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally 'pure.' Sweet and familiar.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet pet name: Katty spells Katie — a short form of Katherine, 'pure' (said 'KAT-ee'). Warm and familiar.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek

MeaningA -tty spelling of Katie/Katy, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek Aikaterine, traditionally 'pure.' Sweet and familiar.

U.S. rank (2025)#16087 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,004

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Katty spells Katie/Katy, a diminutive of Katherine ('pure,' from Greek). It reads sweet and familiar, more often a nickname than a full name — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAT-ee').

It appears only rarely as a given name. Rare, warm, and familiar.

Did you know? Katty is a -tty spelling of Katie, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek for 'pure' — a warm, familiar name with a playful edge (said 'KAT-ee').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Katty — Katie/Katherine pet form; Greek 'pure'

Variations

KatieKatyKattie

Nicknames

KatKatie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katty mean?

Katty is a spelling of Katie, a pet form of Katherine, from the Greek for 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Katty?

It's said KAT-ee /ˈkæt.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Katty a boy or girl name?

Katty is a girl's name.

How popular is Katty?

Katty is a rare name in the U.S.