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Origin: British

Meaning: Metalworker, blacksmith; To smite, to hit

Smitty is a boy’s name that flows from the Old English words smiþ and smitan. Meaning “metalworker” or “blacksmith,” it’s a solid choice for any little one who likes to work with their hands. It also means “to hit” or “to smite,” making it a strapping title if strength is something you want to imbue baby with, too. If you’re into films, you might’ve been inspired by the 2012 American drama Smitty. Music lovers may also know the name from hip-hop artist Varick D. “Smitty” Smith.