BEATTY
Beatty
Beatty is a surname of Gaelic origin, derived from the Irish name Ó Beáda that means "descendant of Biadhtach." The name Beatty is predominantly found in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with variations such as Beatie and Beaty also existing.
Historically, the Beatty family has been associated with various notable figures. Admiral Sir David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty, was a prominent naval officer during World War I, known for his leadership at the Battle of Jutland. Another well-known figure with the Beatty surname is actress Shirley MacLaine, born Shirley MacLean Beaty.
The Beatty surname has ancient roots and can be traced back to medieval times, where the family held lands and played significant roles in local communities. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to different parts of the world through emigration, particularly to the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Today, individuals with the surname Beatty can be found in various professions and fields, contributing to the diverse tapestry of British society. The name continues to evoke a sense of pride in its heritage and a connection to the rich history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,626 people named Beatty in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,997th most common surname in Britain. Around 25 in a million people in Britain are named Beatty.
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Ireland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Diana
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jayne
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Beattie
- Baity
- Batey
- Bati
- Baete
- Batie
- Baitty
- Baitey
- Beatt
- Badawy
- Baday
- Baddey
- Baddy
- Badey
- Badoy
- Bady
- Bahety
- Baidya
- Baitie
- Batt
- Batte
- Battey
- Batti
- Battie
- Battis
- Batty
- Battye
- Baty
- Baudy
- Bauty
- Bayatti
- Bayett
- Beady
- Beat
- Beate
- Beatey
- Beatie
- Beats
- Beatte
- Beattee
- Beattey
- Beatti
- Beatties
- Beattis
- Beatts
- Beaty
- Beauty
- Beddy
- Bedoya
- Bedy
- Beedy
- Beetie
- Beettie
- Beety
- Betey
- Beti
- Betis
- Bett
- Bette
- Bettey
- Betti
- Bettie
- Betties
- Bettis
- Betts
- Betty
- Bettys
- Bety
- Bhatty
- Biddy
- Bidey
- Biduaya
- Bitaye
- Bittaye
- Boadey
- Boady
- Boaitey
- Boatey
- Boday
- Boddey
- Boddy
- Boddye
- Bodey
- Body
- Boidy
- Boody
- Bootey
- Booty
- Botey
- Botty
- Boty
- Boudey
- Boudy
- Bouty
- Bowdey
- Bowdy
- Buday
- Buddy
- Budey
- Budy
- Butey
- Butoyi
- Buttey
- Butty
- Buty
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.