Names Categorized "ends in -ty"

Amity is a feminine given name of English origin that directly derives from the English word meaning "friendship." Its ultimate root lies in the Latin word amicus, meaning "friend," from which the abstract noun amicus ev...

Betty is a classic feminine given name of English origin. Predominantly recognized as a diminutive of Elizabeth, it has also been historically used as a standalone given name or a pet form of Bethany and, in Latin Americ...

Charity is an English feminine given name derived directly from the English word charity, which comes from Late Latin caritas meaning "generous love", itself from Latin carus "dear, beloved". The Latin form Caritas was u...

Etymology and MeaningChasity is an English feminine given name, primarily considered a variant of Chastity. The root name Chastity derives from the English word chastity, which ultimately comes from Latin castus, meaning...

Chastity is an English feminine given name derived directly from the abstract noun chastity, which denotes the virtue of sexual purity. The word itself traces back to the Latin adjective castus (“cut off,” “separated,” “...

EtymologyChristy is a diminutive of Christine, Christina, Christopher, and other names beginning with Christ. The ultimate root is the Greek Christos, meaning “anointed one,” referring to Jesus Christ. Historically, Chri...

Clarity is an English feminine first name derived directly from the English word clarity, meaning "clearness, lucidity." The word itself comes from the Latin clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." This name—like Grace,...

Coty is a shortened variant of Cody, used primarily as a masculine given name in English-speaking countries. As a diminutive form, it carries the same etymological roots as Cody, which derives from an Irish surname. The...

Dotty is a feminine given name and diminutive of Dorothy, typically used as a nickname or a standalone name in English-speaking countries. Etymology The name traces its roots to Dorothea, a Greek name meaning “gift of go...

Dusty is a unisex given name and nickname of English origin, often derived from a nickname originally given to people perceived as being dusty. It is also commonly used as a diminutive of Dustin. The name gained prominen...

Felicity is a feminine given name of English origin meaning "happiness." It derives from the Latin word felicitas, meaning "luck" or "good fortune," and is ultimately related to the Ancient Roman goddess Fortuna, who emb...

Gifty is an English given name derived from the common noun gift. The name is particularly prevalent in Ghana, where it has been widely adopted as a first name for girls. Its usage reflects a broader trend across parts o...

EtymologyHatty is a traditionally English feminine diminutive of Harriet, itself a feminine form of Harry (which in turn derives from Henry). While historically a nickname, Hatty (like its variant Hattie) has long been u...

Innokenty is a Russian given name, an alternate transcription of Russian Иннокентий (see Innokentiy). It is derived from the Late Latin name Innocentius, meaning "innocent," ultimately from Latin innocens (innocent). The...

Jacenty is the Polish form of Hyacinthus. The name derives from the Greek mythological figure Hyakinthos, a youth who was accidentally killed by the god Apollo. According to myth, Apollo caused the hyacinth flower to spr...

Jonty is an English masculine given name, serving as a diminutive of Jonathan. While it retains the same core meaning as its parent name—"Yahweh has given," derived from the Hebrew roots yeho and naṯan—Jonty emerged as a...

Justy is a rare English diminutive of the names Justin or Justine. It is used for both genders, though it is more commonly given to girls, possibly influenced by the ending sound resembling nicknames like Jassy or Jessy....

Kaety is a feminine given name considered a diminutive of Kate, itself a short form of Katherine. As a modern variant of the more common Katie or Katy, Kaety emerged primarily in English-speaking countries, likely as a c...

Katy is a feminine given name and a variant spelling of Katie and Katey. It functions as a diminutive of Kate, itself a short form of Katherine. While sharing pronunciation and origin with better-known forms like Katie,...

Etymology Kirsty is a Scottish feminine given name, primarily functioning as a diminutive of Kirsteen or Kirstin. These in turn derive from Christina, the Latin feminine form of Christian. The root name, Christina, origi...

Kitty is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a diminutive of Katherine, emerging as a playful, affectionate form in the 19th century. Etymology and Origins The name Katherine has a c...

EtymologyKonstanty is the Polish form of the Latin name Constantine, which derives from Constans, a Late Latin name meaning "constant, steadfast". The ultimate root reflects virtues of stability and faithfulness. The nam...

Kristy is a feminine given name that originated as a diminutive of Christina or Christine. These names derive from the Latin Christiana, meaning "follower of Christ," rooted in Greek Christos ( "the anointed one" ). Kris...

Lavrenty is an alternate transcription of the Russian masculine given name Lavrentiy, itself the Russian form of the Latin name Laurence 1. This name ultimately derives from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning "from L...

Leonty is an alternate transcription of Russian Леонтий (see Leontiy), which is the Russian form of Leontios. Leontios is an Ancient Greek name derived from λέοντος (leontos), the genitive case of λέων (leon), meaning "l...

Letty is an English feminine diminutive of Lettice and, by extension, of Letitia. The name Letty has been used as an affectionate short form or nickname for these longer names, often conveying familiarity and warmth.Etym...

Liberty is a female given name derived directly from the English word liberty, which itself comes from Latin libertas, a derivative of liber meaning "free". As a virtue name, it belongs to the category of abstract-concep...

Marty is an English masculine given name, primarily used as a diminutive or short form of Martin. The name has been in use as an independent name in its own right, particularly in English-speaking countries.EtymologyMart...

Matty 2 is a medieval English diminutive of Martha. The name Martha itself derives from the Aramaic marta meaning "the lady, the mistress," the feminine form of mar meaning "master." In the New Testament, Martha of Betha...

Matty is a diminutive of Matthew, commonly used as an English masculine given name. It is formed by adding the diminutive suffix '-y' to 'Matt', a common nickname for Matthew. The name Matthew itself derives from the Heb...

Minty is a diminutive of the female given name Araminta. As a diminutive, Minty is primarily used in English-speaking contexts, where it often appears as a casual or affectionate nickname for individuals named Araminta.E...

Misty is a modern feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the English word misty, which refers to a condition of fog or haze. The name is ultimately rooted in Old English, where mist denoted a thin f...

Modesty is a female given name derived directly from the English word modesty, which refers to the quality of being unpretentious or reserved in behavior, dress, or deportment. The word ultimately traces its roots to Lat...

Monty is a masculine given name, often used as a short form of Montgomery or Montague. It is also a variant of Monte.EtymologyThe name Monty ultimately derives from the Norman French surname Montgomery, meaning "Gumarich...

Morty is an English masculine given name that functions primarily as a diminutive of Morton or Mortimer. It may also be used as a short form of the related variant Mort. Developed as a nickname, Morty carries the connota...

Rafferty is an English given name, ultimately of Irish origin. It derives from the Irish surname Ó Raifeartaigh, which is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic patronymic meaning "descendant of Rabhartach". The personal name...

Verity is a female given name derived from the English word meaning "verity, truth," ultimately from Latin verus "true, real." It was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans in the 17th century and also used by Q...