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At a Glance: Name: Mattie – Origin: English (pet form of several names) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: MAT-ee
Mattie is an English name that began as a pet form — a nickname that grew into a name of its own, used for Matthew, Martha, Matilda, and Maddie/Madeline alike. You may see it explained as meaning 'gift of God' from Hebrew, but that only holds true when Mattie is short for Matthew; since it's also used for Martha and Matilda, names with entirely different roots, there's no single fixed meaning behind it. If you're drawn to Mattie, it's worth choosing it for its sound and history as a nickname-name rather than for any one meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Mattie
Origin: English (pet form of several names).
A common claim: Mattie means 'gift of God' (Hebrew) Actually: This only applies when Mattie is used as a pet form of Matthew. It's also used for Martha, Matilda, and Maddie/Madeline — names with entirely different roots — so there's no single fixed meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Mattie
Phonetic: MAT-ee IPA: /ˈmæti/
Popularity of Mattie
SSA records for Mattie stretch back to 1880, and the name hit its high point in 1882, ranking #25 with 966 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #1057, with just 235 babies named Mattie.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Mattie mean?
Mattie means ‘gift of God’ (Hebrew) This only applies when Mattie is used as a pet form of Matthew. It’s also used for Martha, Matilda, and Maddie/Madeline — names with entirely different roots — so there’s no single fixed meaning.
How do you pronounce Mattie?
Mattie is pronounced MAT-ee (IPA: /ˈmæti/).
Is Mattie a popular name right now?
Mattie peaked at #25 in 1882 and is ranked #1057 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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