Matty is a given name or nickname, frequently of the male given name

Matthew Matthew may refer to: * Matthew (given name) * Matthew (surname) * ''Matthew'' (ship), the replica of the ship sailed by John Cabot in 1497 * ''Matthew'' (album), a 2000 album by rapper Kool Keith * Matthew (elm cultivar), a cultivar of the Ch ...

. It can also be a surname.

People with the given name or nickname

Notable people with the given name or nickname include:

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Matty Alou Mateo "Matty" Rojas Alou (December 22, 1938 – November 3, 2011) was a Dominican former professional baseball player and manager. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1960 to 1974. He also played in Nippon Professional ...

(1938–2011), Major League Baseball player from the Dominican Republic *

Matty Appleby Matthew Wilfred Appleby (born 16 April 1972 in Middlesbrough) is an English former football midfielder who retired in 2008. He played in the Premier League The Premier League (legal name: The Football Association Premier League Limited) ...

(born 1972), English former footballer *

Matty Ashurst Matthew "Matty" Ashurst (born 1 November 1989) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for Wakefield Trinity in the Betfred Super League. He has played for St Helens and the Salford Red Devils in the Super L ...

(born 1989), English rugby league player *

Matty Askin Matthew Askin (born 24 December 1988) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2018. He held the British Boxing Board of Control, British Cruiserweight (boxing), cruiserweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once ...

(born 1988), English cruiserweight boxer *

Matty Baldwin Matthew "Matty" Baldwin (February 15, 1885 – October 15, 1918) was an American boxer from Boston, Massachusetts. Baldwin had 208 fights winning 101 of them. Baldwin fought Johnny Summers in Massachusetts. Baldwin won by decision. Baldwin fo ...

(1885–1918), American boxer * Matty Beharrell (born 1993) English professional rugby league player * Matty Bell (1899–1983), American college football player, football and basketball head coach and athletics administrator *

Matty Beniers Matthew Beniers (; born November 5, 2002) is an American professional ice hockey center for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Kraken drafted Beniers second overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft with their first-ever select ...

(born 2002), American ice hockey player *

Matty Blair Matthew James Blair (born 21 June 1989) is a former English professional footballer who last played as a right back for club Cheltenham Town. Blair started his career with Racing Club Warwick and after one season with the club signed for St ...

(born 1989), English footballer *

Matty Blythe Matty Blythe (born 20 November 1988) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at club level in the Super League for the Warrington Wolves (two spells) and the Bradford Bulls, and in ...

(born 1988), English rugby league player * Matty Cash (born 1997), Polish footballer *

Matty Cardarople Matthew Richard Cardarople (born February 9, 1983) is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in the ABC television series ''Selfie (TV series), Selfie'', the 2015 film ''Jurassic World'', the 2016 TV series ''Stranger Things'', and as th ...

(born 1983), American actor * Matty Dale (born 1986), English rugby league player *

Matty Dawson-Jones Matty Dawson-Jones is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a er or for Sheffield Eagles in the Betfred Championship. He has previously played for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League, spending time on loan from Huddersfie ...

(born 1990), English rugby league player *

Matty Dixon Matthew Dixon (born 19 December 1994) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Whitby Town. He has played in the Football League for York City. Dixon started his career with hometown club Hull City, signi ...

(born 1994), English professional footballer *

Matty Edwards Matthew Philip Edwards (born 1 August 1991) is an English born, Scottish footballer, who is currently unattached. He has played for Leeds United and Rochdale as a goalkeeper. Career Leeds United Born in Liverpool, England, Edwards started his ...

(born 1991), English footballer

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Matty Fleming Matthew "Matty" Fleming (born ) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Dewsbury Rams in the Betfred Championship. Fleming played for St Helens in the Super League, and on loan from Saints at the Leigh Centu ...

(born 1996), English rugby league player * Matty Fouhy (1924–1977), Irish hurler *

Matty Fozard Matthew Ian Fozard (born 3 March 1995) is a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship. He previously played for St Helens in the Super League, and on loan from Saints at the Ba ...

(born 1995), English rugby league player *

Matty Fryatt Matty may refer to: * Matty (name), a list of people and fictional characters with the nickname, given name or surname * Matty, Hungary, a village in Baranya County * Matty Island, a Canadian arctic island * Former name of Wuvulu Island * Matty, ni ...

(born 1986), English footballer *

Matty Geoghegan Matthew Geoghegan was a Republic of Ireland international footballer. Geoghegan was capped twice for the Republic of Ireland Ireland ( ga, Éire ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (), is a country in north-western Europe consisti ...

( 1936), Irish footballer *

Matty Hadden Matthew Hadden (born 7 June 1990) is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who plays as a for Longhorn RL in the Ireland National League. Playing career Longhorns RL On 2 January 2019 Hadden joined Longhorns RL from Rochdale Horne ...

(born 1990), rugby league player from Northern Ireland *

Matty Healy The 1975 are an English pop rock band formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, Wilmslow, Cheshire. Now based in Manchester, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew "Matty" Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and ...

(born 1989), British musician, lead singer of The 1975 * Matty Holmes (born 1969), English former footballer *

Matty Hughes Matthew Hughes (born 17 July 1992) is an English footballer. He played in the English Football League for Fleetwood Town. Career Hughes began his career playing at the Everton academy until he was released in 2012. He played amateur football w ...

(born 1992), English footballer *

Matthew Ianniello Matthew Joseph "Matty the Horse" Ianniello (June 18, 1920 – August 15, 2012) was a New York mobster with the Genovese crime family, of which he was once the acting boss. During the 1960s and 1970s, Ianniello controlled the lucrative sex indus ...

(1920–2012), New York mobster known as "Matty the Horse" *

Matty James Matthew Lee James (born 22 July 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays for Championship club Bristol City. His regular position is in midfield, but he can play in defence when required. James began his career with Manchester Unit ...

(born 1991), English footballer * Matthew Johns (born 1971), Australian rugby league football commentator and former player, star of ''The Matty Johns Show'' variety television show *

Matty Kay Matthew Kay (born 12 October 1989) is an English footballer who plays for Squires Gate as a midfielder. Career Blackpool Born in Blackpool, Lancashire, Kay made his debut for Blackpool against Scunthorpe United on 13 November 2005, in front of ...

(born 1989), English footballer *

Matty Kemp Matty Kemp (September 10, 1907 – December 12, 1999) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1926 and 1943. After retiring from acting, Kemp produced many musical short films. In 1954, he contributed the story ...

(1907–1999), American film actor *

Matty Lee Matthew Lee (born 5 March 1998) is a British diver and Olympic gold medallist. Adept in both individual and synchronised diving, and across both 3-metre springboard and platform, Lee won the gold medal in 10-metre platform at the 2015 Europ ...

(born 1998), British diver * Matty Lewis (born 1975) American musician, rhythm guitarist and co-lead singer of ''Zebrahead'' *

Matty Lund Matthew Charles Lund (born 21 November 1990) is an professional association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for Salford City F.C., Salford City. Lund began his career with English club Stoke City F.C., Stoke City in the Premier L ...

(born 1990), English footballer

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Matty Maher Matthew Maher (1854 – 14 October 1931) was an Irish hurler who played for the Tipperary senior team. Maher made his first appearance for the team during the 1887 championship and was a regular member of the panel at various times until ...

(1854–1931), Irish hurler * Matty Malneck (1903–1981), American jazz bandleader, violinist, violist and songwriter *

Matty Marsh Matthew "Matty" Marsh (born 21 April 1995) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the York Knights in the Championship. He has previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. Background Marsh ...

, English rugby league player * Matty Matlock (1907–1978), American Dixieland jazz clarinetist, saxophonist and arranger *

Matty McNair Matty L McNair (born in Pennsylvania, United States) is an American explorer. She now lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada on Baffin Island, where she runs her company NorthWinds. Among her many accomplishments Matty McLean Matthew Bruce McLean (born 29 September 1986) is a New Zealand journalist and television presenter. He previously presented ''Breakfast'', and was a ''1 News'' reporter. He has also worked on the television programmes ''Seven Sharp'', ''20/20'' ...

, New Zealand TV presenter *

Matty Mullins Matty Mullins (born July 3, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist of the metalcore band Memphis May Fire. Life and career Matty Mullins was born on July 3, 1988, in Spokane, Washington. His father was a pastor. ...

(born 1988), lead singer of American band Memphis May Fire * Matty Pattison (born 1986), South African footballer *

Matty Pearson Matthew Joe Pearson (born 3 August 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Huddersfield Town. Career Blackburn Rovers Born and raised in Keighley, Pearson joined Blackburn Rovers at the age of 10, progres ...

(born 1993), English footballer * Matty Poole, English footballer who made his professional debut in 2009 *

Matty Power Matthew "Matty" Power (18 October 1899 – 7 October 1965) was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling at various times with his local clubs Dicksboro and Garda. Power was also a member of the Kilkenny and Dublin senior inter-county team ...

(1901–1965), Irish hurler * Matty Rich (born 1971), American film director, screenwriter, and video game executive *

Matty Roberts (disambiguation) Matthew, Matt or Matty Roberts may refer to: * Matthew D. Roberts (born 1962), American lawyer * Matt Roberts (born 1977), English television presenter * Matthew Roberts (footballer) (born 2003), Australian rules footballer * Matt Roberts (died ...

, several people *

Matty Robson Matthew James Robson (born 23 January 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a left winger or left back for Hartlepool United, Carlisle United and Shildon. Biography Hartlepool United Robson came through Hartlepool's youth de ...

(born 1985), English footballer *

Matty Russell Matthew Russell (born 6 June 1993) is a Scottish professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or er for the Warrington Wolves in the Betfred Super League and Scotland at international level. He previously played for the Wigan Warriors i ...

(born 1993), Scottish rugby league player * Matt Ryan (American football) (born 1985), nicknamed Matty Ice, American football player *

Matty Simmons Martin Gerald Simmons (October 3, 1926 – April 29, 2020) was an American film and television producer, newspaper reporter for the ''New York World-Telegram and Sun'', and Executive Vice President of Diners Club, the first credit card company. ...

, American film and television producer, and newspaper reporter * Matty Smith (born 1987), English rugby league player *

Matty Templeton Matthew Templeton (born 28 October 1996) is an English former professional footballer who plays as a defender for Matlock Town. Career Templeton began his career with Barnsley progressing through the youth ranks at Oakwell, making his profe ...

(born 1996), English footballer

People with the surname

* Leigh Matty, a member of the British rock band

Romeo's Daughter Romeo's Daughter are a British AOR, contemporary and mainstream rock band. Their lineup features Leigh Matty, Craig Joiner and Andy Wells. The band released two albums in 1988 and 1993 respectively. They then reformed in 2009 and have toured ex ...

* Richard P. Matty (1932–2019), American politician

Fictional characters with the name

* the title character of the English folk ballad " Matty Groves" *

Matty Levan Matthew "Matty" Levan is a fictional character from the third generation of the British teen drama '' Skins'', portrayed by actor Sebastian de Souza. Matty is described as "mysterious and initially unrealistic character, because he's untouchable." ...

, in ''Skins'' *

Matty Nolan This is a comprehensive list of characters from the Channel 4 soap opera ''Brookside'' in alphabetical order by the character's surnames. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y {{Brookside ...

, in the British soap opera ''Brookside'' * Matty McKibben, in the ''Awkward'' television series

People with the given name or nickname

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People with the surname

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See also