Ty

Ty is a given name and nickname used in English-speaking countries. It is commonly a short form of several longer names, including Tyson, Tyrone, Tyler, Tyrell, and Tywin, among others. It is predominantly masculine but can also be used as a gender-neutral nickname in some cases. The use of Ty as an independent given name began in the 20th century and has persisted as a simple, informal form.

Notable people named Ty include Ty Cobb (1886–1961), an American baseball player and one of the sport’s early stars; Ty Warner (born 1944), American businessman and founder of Ty Inc.; Ty Burrell (born 1967), American actor known for his role in Modern Family; and Ty Dolla $ign (born 1982), American musician.

In popular culture, Ty appears as a given-name nickname for various characters and public figures. In online communication, "ty" is a common abbreviation for "thank you."