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Greek, second letter of the Greek alphabet
If you can't have an Alpha male, how about a Beta girl.
Bethah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the name Beth, which means 'house' or 'place'. It can be considered a variant spelling of Bethiah, which appears in the Bible and means…
Hebrew
"daughter of Jehovah"
Long forgotten Old Testament name with modern potential.
Welsh diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Very popular in Wales, this perfectly nice name's only problem is its similarity to the dated Beth Ann. But if you're looking to honor an ancestral Elizabeth with a distinctive rare choice, Bethan…
Bethanne is a compound feminine name that combines elements of Elizabeth (Beth) and Anne, two classic names with Hebrew origins. This melodic combination creates a name that feels both familiar and…
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…
Bithia is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in the Bible as the name of a daughter of Pharaoh who rescued the infant Moses from the Nile River. The name derives from the Hebrew…
Betia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In some contexts, it appears as a diminutive of Elizabeth or Beatrice, carrying their meanings of 'pledged to God' or 'bringer of joy'…
Betsie is a charming feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Betsy. With English and Dutch influences, this spelling variation adds a sweet, informal quality to the classic…
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
This playful variation of Elizabeth became popular in its own right during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in England and America. Betsey offers a sweet, vintage quality with a touch of…
Betsi is a charming feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Elizabeth or Betsy. The distinctive spelling with an 'i' ending gives it a sweet, playful quality while differentiating it from the…
Bettine is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Bette. With Dutch and German roots, it combines elegance with a touch of sweetness. The name carries the same meaning…
Variation of Betty, English
The favored form of Betty in several European countries.
Diminutive of Elizabeth
A modern version of the dated Betty. You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.
Bettye is a feminine name representing a stylized spelling variant of Betty, which itself originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my…
Beula is a feminine name variant of Beulah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'married' or 'married woman.' It appears in the Bible (Isaiah 62:4) where it refers to the land of Israel being reunited…
Byulah appears to be a variant spelling of Beulah, a female name with Hebrew origins meaning 'married' or 'to be married.' The unique spelling with 'y' gives this traditional name a distinctive,…
Bewlah is an uncommon spelling variant of the feminine name Beulah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'married' or 'bride.' In biblical contexts, it was used metaphorically to describe the…
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
Buffy was a one-time sorority girl with a roommate named Muffy, then a fearless vampire slayer, though still basically fluffy. You might think of Buffy as the feminine version of Chip or Bud -- an…
Bevvy is a playful feminine name that likely originated as a nickname form of more traditional names like Beverly, Beverley, or Elizabeth. The name has a cheerful, diminutive quality with its '-y'…
