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Matti

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAT-ee /ˈmæt.i/High

Meaning: A short form of names like Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic), Mattea/Matthea ('gift of God', Hebrew), and Martha ('lady/mistress', Aramaic); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A gift of God; mighty in battle: Matti is a short form. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAT-ee'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowGermanic, Hebrew
MeaningA short form of names like Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic), Mattea/Matthea ('gift of God', Hebrew), and Martha ('lady/mistress', Aramaic); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9877 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 656

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819802025

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

Matti is a short form of names like Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic), Mattea ('gift of God', Hebrew), and Martha ('lady/mistress', Aramaic; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAT-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a friendly short form. Rare on its own, a-gift-of-God at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Matti is a short form of names like Matilda ('mighty in battle') and Mattea ('gift of God') — a crisp, friendly name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAT-ee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Matti — routes layered

Variations

MattieMattyMattea

Nicknames

Mat

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If you like Matti…

Mattie— a kin spelling
Maddie— a sound-neighbor short form
Hattie— a fellow -attie girls' name
Mabel— a companion vintage girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matti mean?

Matti is a short form of names like Matilda ('mighty in battle') and Mattea ('gift of God'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Matti?

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

Is Matti a boy or girl name?

Matti is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys, especially in Finland).

How popular is Matti?

Matti is a very rare name in the U.S.

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