About Pretty
The surname Pretty is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "praty," meaning cunning or clever. It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was considered clever or skillful. Over time, the surname Pretty has evolved and may also have been used to describe someone who was attractive or beautiful.
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The surname Pretty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pretty based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Pretty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pretty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pretty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.