Ties

Ties is a short form of the biblical name Matthias and is primarily found in Low German and Dutch-speaking regions. The name has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means "given by JHWH (God)" or "gift of God."

What does the name Ties mean?

The name Ties is a Low German and Dutch short form of Matthias and has ancient Hebrew origins. Its meaning is "given by JHWH (God)" or "gift of God." Ties is widespread in the Netherlands but is also used in Northern Germany as an alternative to the more common variant Thies. Other forms include Thees, Thiess, Thieß, Thijs, and Tijs.

Where does the name Ties come from?

The name Ties, as a variant of Matthias, originates from the ancient Hebrew name Mattitjāhū (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), which is composed of the elements mattath for "gift, present" and jahwe for "God."

How do you pronounce Ties?

Ties is pronounced like 'Ties,' rhyming with 'dies.'

When is the name day of Ties?

The name day for Ties is celebrated on February 24th in remembrance of the Apostle Matthias.

Popularity

In Germany, Ties is considered a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017, reaching 2,068th. Over the last ten years, Ties has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 3,010th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,489th.

Nicknames & pet names

Shneezi / Shneezin / Tiesi / Tiesiboi

Famous people

• Ties Evers (footballer from the Netherlands)
• Ties Granzier (Dutch YouTuber)
• Ties Kruize (hockey player from the Netherlands)