Witty

Witty Meaning & Origin

About Witty
The surname Witty is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wittig," meaning "wise" or "clever." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was known for their intelligence or quick thinking. Over time, the name Witty became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname may still be associated with qualities such as wit, cleverness, or wisdom.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Witty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Witty: 2,012
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14761
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Witty 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 Witty is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙͺti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AT', 'FT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Witty in Braille

Here's how to represent Witty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Witty in braille

How to sign the name Witty using Sign Language

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

The name Witty in sign language

Numerology