Motty

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAH-tee /ˈmɑ.ti/High

Meaning: A Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Mordechai (linked to the god Marduk; 'warrior') via Mottel; an affectionate diminutiveMedium

In 30 seconds: A cozy Yiddish nickname-name: Motty pets Mordechai through Mottel — the everyday warmth of Jewish family life. Small, affectionate, and traditional.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningA Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Mordechai (linked to the god Marduk; 'warrior') via Mottel; an affectionate diminutive

U.S. rank (2025)#4104 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 231

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

Motty is a Yiddish and Hebrew pet form of Mordechai — a biblical name linked to the Babylonian god Marduk, often read as 'warrior' — via the diminutive Mottel. It is an affectionate everyday name in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities.

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, warrior-rooted at the source, and warmly familiar.

Did you know? Mottel — the source of Motty — is the beloved Yiddish pet form of Mordechai, immortalized in Sholem Aleichem's stories and the warm world of the shtetl.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Mordecai — root background

Variations

MottelMordechaiMotti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Motty mean?

Motty is a Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Mordechai (often read 'warrior'), via Mottel.

How do you pronounce Motty?

It's said MAH-tee /ˈmɑ.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Motty a boy or girl name?

Motty is a boy's name.

How popular is Motty?

Motty is a rare name in the U.S., used in Orthodox Jewish communities.