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Bethan
OriginWelsh diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
Meaning"pledged to God"
US RankUnranked
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About Bethan
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 might be on your short list.
Pronounced BEH-thun.
As of October 2026, Bethan ranked #17304 in US births in 2012 SSA, peaked at #7758 in 1988.
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