Welty is a name of English origin, derived from an Old English word "wælþeah", which translates to "well-tempered" or "happy". It was originally used as a nickname for someone who was cheerful and good-natured. The name Welty is believed to have been most prevalent in the 14th century, though it has since become quite rare. It is not listed among the top 1000 names in the United States according to recent data from the Social Security Administration. Welty is a unisex name, though it was more commonly used for males in past centuries. Today, it is typically associated with female authors, notably Eudora Welty, an American short story writer and Pulitzer Prize winner born in 1909. Despite its rarity, Welty remains a unique and distinctive name choice.
"In 1925, there were five babies named Welty."