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Scotty

♀ Girl

Pronounced SKOT-ee /ˈskɑt.i/High

Meaning: Pet form of Scott — from the surname/word, 'a Scotsman, from Scotland'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Spunky and sweet: Scotty pets Scott — 'a Scot, from Scotland'. Friendly, vintage, and cool. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumScottish, English
MeaningPet form of Scott — from the surname/word, 'a Scotsman, from Scotland'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#4862 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 359

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519372025

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

Scotty is a pet form of Scott — from the surname and word, 'a Scotsman; one from Scotland' (originally a Gael, then any Scot). A spunky, vintage, friendly name, used for both sexes, here for girls; the -y styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-Scot at the root, and spunky.

Did you know? Scott means 'a Scotsman, from Scotland' — Scotty is its spunky, friendly pet form (golfer Scottie Scheffler; the Star Trek engineer 'Scotty'), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Scott — root etymology

Variations

ScottieScottiScot

Nicknames

Scott

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If you like Scotty…

Scottie— a fellow spelling
Frankie— a companion vintage -ie girls' name
Tommie— a fellow -ie unisex name
Katy— echoes that soft -ty sound
Christy— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Scotty mean?

Scotty pets Scott — 'a Scotsman, from Scotland'.

How do you pronounce Scotty?

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

Is Scotty a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Scotty?

Scotty is rare for girls in the U.S.

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