Gatsby
Gatsby Meaning & Origin
About Gatsby
The name "Gatsby" is derived from the English surname "Gadsby," which means "son of Godwin." In F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," the protagonist Jay Gatsby adopts this name as a self-created persona. The name symbolizes Gatsby's reinvention of himself and his pursuit of the American Dream. It represents his desire to transcend his humble origins and become a figure of wealth, success, and social status. Gatsby's name embodies his relentless ambition and the illusion he creates to attract the attention and admiration of others.
Name Popularity
Gender Distribution
Most individuals with the name Gatsby are male.
Gatsby Popularity Trends
The popularity of the name has increased by 71.43% over the past year.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Gatsby in Braille
Here's how to represent Gatsby in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
How to Spell the Name Gatsby in American Sign Language (ASL)
The image below shows how you can spell Gatsby using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
