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Name Origin

Ty is often a shortened version of Tyler, which has English origins and means 'tiler' or 'one who makes tiles.' It can also be a nickname for Tyrone, an Irish name meaning 'land of Owen.' As a standalone name, Ty gained popularity in the late 20th century and is seen as modern and concise.

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Famous People

Ty Cobb (1886-1961)

Baseball player

  • Considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time
  • Holds numerous MLB records, including highest career batting average (.366)

Ty Burrell (1967-)

Actor

  • Won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Phil Dunphy on Modern Family