BETTY  

Gender: F
Origin: Diminutive of ELIZABETH

Very World War II, when it was the all-American girls' name blanketing the country. One of its current incarnations is Ugly Betty's charming Betty Suarez.

Nicknames & Variations:
Betti, Betta, Bettye, Bettie, Bett

Betty is being discussed in our message boards:

• Ways to get to Betty?
• Your family (many children)
• Help! Twin's are coming!
• Audrey in the top spot! Middle name?
• Nicknames for Elizabeth

Read Nameberry blog posts about Betty:

• TV NAMES: Let TV be your guide
• ROMANTIC NAMES FOR GIRLS
• GOLDEN GIRL NAMES
• STAGE NAMES: Would You Change Your Name for Fame?
• ELIZABETH: The Name That Has Everything?