What origin is the name Getty?

Getty comes from English naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Getty — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

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Getty

Boy

English

2 syllables

Getty is an English boy's name meaning "An English surname-name derived from a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element get, meaning spear".

Getty is a boy's name of English origin meaning "An English surname-name derived from a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element get, meaning spear". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: English
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Getty mean?

An English surname-name derived from a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element get, meaning spear.

How popular is Getty?

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What does Getty mean?

Getty is a boy name of English origin meaning "An English surname-name derived from a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element get, meaning spear.".

How popular is Getty?

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Sister names that go with Getty

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Getty.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Getty at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: G
Ends with: -ty
Vowels: 1 of 5 letters

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Which names have a similar meaning to Getty?

Getty means "An English surname-name derived from a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element get, meaning spear." — these names share that spirit.

Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Charlotte — "Charlotte is the French feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, meaning 'free man'." (French)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)