Gatsby

Gatsby is a boy's name with Germanic roots. The meaning of Gatsby is 'from Gaddesby'. The title character of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby' has one of the most well-known literary last names, Gatsby. The character Jay Gatsby from the book gussied up his last name from Gatz, whose meanings include left-handedness, cats, God, and people from Gat. It has a great literary history and a lot of vitality as a first name. The meaning of Gatsby originated in the early Anglo-Saxon culture and has been passed down through the centuries. Their residence in the Leicestershire parish of Gaddesby is where they got their name. The name Gadesbi is derived from the Old Norse nickname Gaddr, which means 'Sting', first mentioned in the Domesday Book. The character Jay Gatsby in the book gussied up his name Gatz, whose meanings include left-handedness, cats, God, and people from Gat.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

from Gaddesby

Origin

German surname and literary name

Numerology

G is for great, that describes you.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

T is for talent, hidden or not.

S is for special, you are, you know!

B is for buddy, everyone is your pal.

Y is for young, the years never show!

Lucky

Gatsby lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Gatsby

• Ansel Keys American physiologist, inventor of the K,Ration
• Gatsby Richard Smith (b. 1999) son of actor Rex Smith
• Gatsby James Finch (b. 2013) son of bassist Roxanne Galliano of The Modern Commune Kids
• Gatsby Willem Hollingsworth (b. 2018) son of Ben Hollingsworth

Gatsby in Pop Culture

• *English surname a different form of Gadsby, meaning "person from Gaddesby" (a place in Leicestershire meaning "Gaddr's farmstead")