Gatsby

German surname and literary name

"from Gaddesby"

Gatsby Origin and Meaning

The name Gatsby is a boy's name of German origin meaning "from Gaddesby".

Gatsby is one of the most famous literary surnames, borne by the titular character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The book's Jay Gatsby gussied up his surname from Gatz, whose meaning is given variously as left-handed, cat, God, and person from Gat. As a first name, it's got a lot of energy and that great literary pedigree.

Gatsby Popularity

• 673 Nameberry 2023