Gift of God or lady; mistress of the house
As a feminine name, Matty is traditionally a diminutive of Martha or Matilda. From Martha, it carries the Aramaic meaning of 'lady' or 'mistress,' while as a variant of Matthew or Madison, it relates to the Hebrew 'gift of God.' It has recently emerged as a standalone nickname-style choice.
Less common today
Matty isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,660 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American film director and screenwriter
Lead male character in the TV series Awkward · Awkward
American actor known for Stranger Things
