Auntie vs. Aunty
“Auntie” and “aunty” are both established informal spellings for “aunt.” The choice is usually a matter of preference, local convention, or how a particular person writes the family title, rather than a right-versus-wrong distinction.
Both “auntie” and “aunty” are correct informal forms of “aunt.” Pick the spelling that matches your audience or the person’s preference, and use it consistently.
Key details
Further guidance
Capitalization Note
When used as part of a name or direct title, capitalization follows the same naming context as “Aunt”: “Auntie Louise.”
Core difference
Cambridge lists “auntie” and “aunty” as informal forms of “aunt,” so both spellings are established.
Style Boundary
Choose one spelling consistently within the same document or family style unless you are reproducing a person’s preferred form of address.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Auntie — English meaning (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · Auntie as an informal form of aunt, with “aunty” listed as a variant