Getty

Getty Meaning & Origin

About Getty
The name "Getty" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gaothaidh," meaning "windy place" or "windy hill." It is a surname that was likely given to individuals who lived in or near a location characterized by strong winds. The name has historical significance due to the prominence of the wealthy American family, the Gettys, who made their fortune in the oil industry.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Getty are male.

Getty Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgΙ›ti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Getty in Braille

Here's how to represent Getty in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Getty in braille

How to Spell the Name Getty in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Getty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Getty in sign language

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