Hatty is a unique and distinctive given name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the name Chattat, which means "guilt offering" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament of the Bible, a guilt offering was a sacrifice made to atone for sins committed unintentionally.
The name Hatty is not particularly common, but it has been used throughout history. One notable figure with this name was Hatty Doran, an American actress who was active during the silent film era in the early 20th century.
Despite its unusual nature, the name Hatty does not have any specific association with holidays or personality traits. Instead, it is a name that stands out for its rare and meaningful origin.
The name Hatty has had a fluctuating popularity over the years in the United States. Between 1892 and 2012, there have been a total of 53 babies named Hatty. The name's peak in popularity occurred in the late 1920s to early 1930s, with seven births recorded in 1928. However, the name has not consistently remained popular throughout the years, as there were periods where only five or six babies were named Hatty annually. Most recently, in 2012, there was another instance of five births bearing this name.