Names Getty

Getty

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
English
Meaning
The name Getty has different meanings based on its origin. As a short form of Gertrude, it means "spear of strength." As a surname, it refers to a channel or passage.
Pronunciation
GEHT-ee
The pronunciation of Getty is JEH-tee.
Popularity
The name Getty is not a popular name worldwide. It does not rank in the top 1000 baby names in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration. There is no available data on its popularity in other countries.

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Getty Name meanings & History

The name Getty has multiple origins. It is a short form of the German name Gertrude, which means "spear of strength." It is also a surname of Dutch origin, derived from "Gat," which means "channel" or "passage.". The name Getty has different meanings based on its origin. As a short form of Gertrude, it means "spear of strength." As a surname, it refers to a channel or passage. Diminutive of Gertrude, as in the case of the Dutch singer Gertrude "Getty" Kaspers (1948-). It could also be a transferred use of the surname Getty. Getty can be used as a first name for both boys and girls. It is also used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Getty: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Getty:

G: Goof-off,Gregarious,Genuine,Go-getter

E: Enliven,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Environment,Expressive

T: Truth,Tacky,Talkative,Tireless,Doubting Thomas,Touchy,Testy

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

Getty is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Rough name
  • a Upper Class name

Related Names to Getty

Related names to Getty include Geddy, Gertie, Gert, Gertrude, and Gat.

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