All about the name

Mitty

Female

« Mitty is of Germanic origin, derived from the Middle German word 'miti', meaning 'friend'. It was popular during the late 19th to early 20th centuries but has since become rare. Notable bearers include Mitty Harris (American football player) and Mitty Alva (Canadian actress). »

#67038 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Mitty, of Germanic origin, is a unique and historic given name. It is derived from the Middle German word 'miti', meaning 'friend'. The name gained prominence through popular usage in the late 19th to early 20th centuries but has since become quite rare. Notable bearers include Mitty Harris, an American football player, and Mitty Alva, a Canadian actress known for her role in the television series "The L Word".

In numbers

Popularity of the name Mitty since 1880

Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1941
5 births
in 1941
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years