an informal nickname, typically short for Matthew or Matthias.
A diminutive of Matthew, which comes from Hebrew 'Mattityahu' meaning 'gift of God.' The '-y' or '-ie' suffix makes formal names more casual and friendly.
The nickname 'Matty' shows how we naturally shorten formal names to be friendlier—and we add that '-y' sound to almost anything to make it feel more casual and familiar, whether it's 'Bobby,' 'Susie,' or even 'doggy'!
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