Matties

Matties represents a Dutch variant of the biblical name Matthias, which means 'given by JHWH (God)' or 'gift of God.' Although Matties is primarily common in the Netherlands, it can also be found occasionally in Germany and Belgium.

What does the name Matties mean?

The name Matties is a Dutch form of Matthias and carries the meaning 'given by JHWH (God)' or 'gift of God.' In the Netherlands, the variants Matthijs and Mathijs are much more frequently encountered. Additionally, there are numerous international variants of Matties or Matthias, including Matthew (English), Mathieu and Matthieu (French), Maciej (Polish), Matej (Slavic), and Matti (Finnish).

Where does the name Matties come from?

The origin of the name Matties lies in the ancient Hebrew form Matitjahu, which consists of the words 'mattath' for 'gift' and 'jahwe' for 'God.' Thus, the etymology can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew terms mattath (gift) and jahwe (God).

How do you pronounce Matties?

Matties is pronounced like 'Mat-ties.'

When is the name day of Matties?

The name day of Matties is celebrated on February 24, in honor of the Apostle Matthias.

Popularity

In Germany, Matties is considered a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest placement was in 2018, reaching rank 2,092. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times as a first name, placing it 3,392nd in this ten-year statistic. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,802nd.