Batty is a surname and is most commonly found in Yorkshire, northern England. It is derived from Batte, a medieval form of the given name Bartholomew. Notable people with the surname include:Bob Batty (1939–2004), Australian rugby league footballer David Batty, English footballer De Witt Batty (1879–1961), English-born Bishop of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia (1931–58) Emily Batty, Canadian racing cyclist Fred Batty (1934–2007), English footballer Gareth Batty, English cricketer Grant Batty (1951–2026), New Zealand rugby union footballer Jane Batty, Canadian politician Jason Batty, New Zealand footballer Jeremy Batty, English cricketer Jonathan Batty, English cricketer Kenneth Batty, English rugby league footballer Nathan Batty, English rugby league footballer Paul Batty, English footballer Robert Batty (artist) (1789–1848), English army officer and artist Robert Batty (physician) (1763–1849), English physician, father of the above Ron Batty (1925–1971), English footballer Rosie Batty, Australian domestic violence campaigner Ross Batty, English rugby union player Seán Batty, Scottish weather presenter Staunton Batty (1873–1952), Anglican bishop Tyler Batty, American football player