Mattie

Mattie is a given name commonly used in English-speaking countries. It is often a diminutive form of Matthew, though it has been used independently of the longer form and can function as a female or male name. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning “gift of Yahweh.”

In popular culture, Mattie appears in literature and film. A well-known instance is Mattie Ross, the determined young protagonist of Charles Portis’s novel True Grit; the character was adapted for film in 1969 and 2010.

Notable people named Mattie include Mattie J. Stepanek (1990–2004), an American poet and peace advocate who published several best-selling volumes before his early death.

The name is sometimes used as a surname in rare cases. Related given names include Matty and Matthew, with Mattie occasionally appearing as a feminine form of Matthew in English usage.