Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the male given name Tyrone, Tyler, Tyson, Tyron, and other male given names beginning with "Ty".
Ty is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a crisp diminutive of Tyler, Tyrone, or Tyson, from various Old English and Irish roots. As a standalone name, it has a one-syllable confidence that needs no further explanation.
With nearly 48,000 U.S. births, Ty has been a genuine American name in its own right since the mid-20th century. Baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb — whose fierce, uncompromising style made him one of the greatest players of his era — gave the name its enduring American sporting identity.