Flapper Names

Bette
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Elizabeth
- Description:
  Pronounced a la Bette (Betty) Davis or Bette (Bet) Midler, a twentieth-century relic. Though if the equally vintage Betty comes back, Bette may be close behind.
Gussie
- Origin:
  English diminutive of Augusta, Latin
- Meaning:
  "great, magnificent"
- Description:
  Gussie fits the growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Charlie and Frankie. But Gussie is a bit fussy — try Gus.

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