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Getty

GEH-tee

Getty (name) means a surname, notably associated with the wealthy Getty family and oil magnate J. Paul Getty. Example: “The Getty Museum in Los Angeles was funded by the Getty family fortune.”

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A surname, notably associated with the wealthy Getty family and oil magnate J. Paul Getty.

"The Getty Museum in Los Angeles was funded by the Getty family fortune."

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What does “Getty” mean?

The word “Getty” means a surname, notably associated with the wealthy Getty family and oil magnate J. Paul Getty.

How do you pronounce “Getty”?

“Getty” is pronounced GEH-tee (/ˈɡɛti/ in IPA).

How do you use “Getty” in a sentence?

Here is “Getty” used in a sentence: “The Getty Museum in Los Angeles was funded by the Getty family fortune.”

What part of speech is “Getty”?

“Getty” is a name.

Is “Getty” a common word?

“Getty” is an uncommon word in modern English.