Scotty
Meaning of Scotty
Scotty is a male name with origins in Scotland. It is a diminutive form of the name Scott, which means "from Scotland" or "wanderer". The name Scotty has gained popularity in both American and British English-speaking countries. In American English, it is pronounced as SKAH-tee (/ˈskɑti/), while in British English, it is pronounced as SKOT-ee (/ˈskɔti/).
In the United States, the name Scotty has been given to baby boys since at least the early 20th century. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it remains a moderately used name. In recent years, around 30 to 50 baby boys have been named Scotty annually in the United States. However, it's worth noting that these numbers can vary from year to year.
The name Scotty carries associations with strength and Scottish heritage. It may also bring to mind famous figures such as Scotty Pippen, a former professional basketball player, and Montgomery "Scotty" Scott from Star Trek. Overall, Scotty is a timeless and endearing name choice for parents looking for a strong yet approachable name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as SKAH-tee (/ˈskɑti/)
British English
- Pronunced as SKOT-ee (/ˈskɔti/)
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Notable People Named Scotty
| Scotty McCreery - Scott Cooke McCreery is an American country singer who gained fame by winning the tenth season of American Idol in May 2011. |
| Scotty Moore - Winfield Scott Moore III, an American guitarist, formed The Blue Moon Boys in 1954 and served as Elvis Presley's studio and touring guitarist from 1954 to 1968. |
| Scotty Bowman - William Scott Bowman, a Canadian former NHL head coach, holds the record for most wins in league history and is often regarded as the greatest coach in NHL history. |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. - Scotty Maurice Pippen Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League, and the son of former NBA player Scottie Pippen. |
| Scotty Miller - Scott Thomas Miller is a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL, known for his college football career at Bowling Green and being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019. |
| Scotty Cranmer is an American BMX rider with numerous X Games BMX Park medals, a popular YouTube channel, and a bike shop in Howell, NJ. |
| Scotty Lago is an American snowboarder who won a bronze medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics and was the 2004 world half-pipe champion. |
| Scotty Kilmer - Scott Michael Kilmer is a well-known American YouTuber, author, and auto mechanic with a popular self-titled YouTube channel boasting over 6 million subscribers and 2 billion views. |
| Scotty Robert Olson, also known as Scotty Olson, is a Canadian former flyweight boxer who achieved success in the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. |
| Scotty Stoneman - Calvin Scott "Scotty" Stoneman was a renowned American bluegrass and country fiddler, five-time National Fiddle Champion, and member of several prominent bands, including the Kentucky Colonels and the Stoneman Family band. |
