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Matty

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAT-ee /ˈmæt.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic), Mattea ('gift of God', Hebrew), and (for boys) Matthew ('gift of God'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A gift of God; mighty in battle: Matty is a short form. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAT-ee'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowGermanic, Hebrew
MeaningA short form of Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic), Mattea ('gift of God', Hebrew), and (for boys) Matthew ('gift of God'); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5846 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 758

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019042025

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

Matty is a short form of Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic), Mattea ('gift of God', Hebrew), and (for boys) Matthew ('gift of God'); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'MAT-ee').

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

Did you know? Matty is a short form of Matilda ('mighty in battle') and Mattea/Matthew ('gift of God') — used for both sexes, crisp and friendly (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAT-ee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Matty — unisex; routes layered

Variations

MattieMattiMattea

Nicknames

Mat

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Matti— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matty mean?

Matty is a short form of Matilda ('mighty in battle') and Mattea/Matthew ('gift of God'); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Matty?

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

Is Matty a boy or girl name?

Matty is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Matty?

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

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