Lady, mistress, or mighty in battle
As a feminine name, Matti is often used as a diminutive of Martha, meaning 'lady' or 'mistress'. It can also function as a variant of Matilda, which combines Germanic elements meaning 'might' and 'battle'. In Finland, it is a common masculine form of Matthew, but in the US, it is more frequently seen as a rare, modern feminine nickname-name.
Less common today
Matti isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,490 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential Israeli singer and composer
Finnish Olympic gold medalist in ski jumping
