Bethell

Hebrew

"house of God"

Bethell Origin and Meaning

The name Bethell is a girl's name.

Bethell is an uncommon feminine name with English origins, derived from the surname Bethell which ultimately stems from the Old English phrase "beoð hyll" meaning "bath hill" or "healing hill." The surname was likely topographical, referring to someone who lived near a sacred or healing spring. As a given name, Bethell gained modest use primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries among English families wanting to preserve maternal family names. Bethell combines the traditional sound of names like Beth and Bethany with a distinctive ending, giving it both familiarity and uniqueness. Today, it remains quite rare as a first name, appreciated by parents seeking an uncommon name with historical depth and English heritage.