Shorty
Pronunciation: [ sh-AWRT-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,802
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Welsh origin
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Sanskrit origin
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Nordic origin
"eagle warrior"
#33,992 in US
Old English origin
"western land, western meadow"
#33,954 in US
Latin origin
"oarsman; one who rows"
#33,803 in US
Dutch/Germanic origin
"father"
#33,791 in US
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About the Name Shorty
Shorty is a boy name .
Shorty is currently ranked #33,802 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shorty include Sho, Shy, Shoie, and Shorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis