Beatty

Beatty is a surname of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word “beathe” meaning “birch tree.” The name has been recorded in Scotland since the 14th century and has spread throughout the English-speaking world. Notable bearers of the surname include American actress Warren Beatty, British politician Margaret Beckett, and Canadian ice hockey player Steve Beatty. The Beatty family also played a significant role in the development of the Titanic, with Chief Engineer Joseph Bell and Fourth Officer Joseph Boxhall both being Beatty descendants.