Matty

Hebrew

"gift of God"

Matty Origin and Meaning

The name Matty is a boy's name.

Matty functions as both a standalone masculine name and a familiar diminutive of Matthew, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattathia meaning 'gift of God.' While traditionally used as a nickname, Matty has increasingly been used as a given name in its own right, reflecting the modern trend toward informal, approachable-sounding names. It maintains a youthful, friendly quality while still connecting to the ancient and widely-used Matthew. The name has particular popularity in English-speaking countries, especially the United Kingdom and Australia. Matty carries associations with warmth and accessibility, often evoking a friendly, unpretentious personality. Its -y ending follows the pattern of affectionate diminutives that have become increasingly accepted as formal given names in contemporary naming practices.

Famous People Named Matty

• Matthew Timothy "Matty" Healy lead singer of English band The 1975
• Matty Malneck American jazz violinist
• Madison A. "Matty" Bell American football coach
• Matty Pattison South African footballer
• Matty Mullins lead vocalist for American metalcore band Memphis May Fire

The name Matty in Pop Culture

• Matthew "Matty" McKibben main male character on TV's "Awkward"
• Matty Banks boy from "Father of the Bride" movies
• "Matty Groves " English folksong