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Betsy
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
This Elizabeth nickname has a decidedly retro feel--think Betsy Ross and the Betsy Wetsy doll-- once seen as a perkier, younger-sounding alternative to Betty. But with Betty on the brink of a…
Bett
Bett is primarily a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning "God is my oath" or "pledged to God." This short, sweet variation emerged in…
Betta
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
A modern version of the dated Betty. You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.
Bettany
English surname and herb name
A jaunty English surname which may derive from "betony", the name of a pretty purple-flowering shrub. A famous bearer is British historian and broadcaster Bettany Hughes.
Bette
Diminutive of Elizabeth
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.
Bettey
Bettey is a feminine variation of the classic name Betty, which originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth. The unique spelling with an added 'e' gives this traditional name a distinctive touch while…
Betti
Variation of Betty, English
"pledged to God"
The favored form of Betty in several European countries.
Bettie
Bettie is a feminine name originating as a diminutive form of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'devoted to God.' Bettie represents a variation of…
Bettina
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"God is my oath"
Bettina is a dainty ballerina version of Betty, that has not been heard much since its 1950s-60s heyday. Bettina appeared in the Danielle Steele novel Loving, and in real life as one of Grace Kelly's…
Bettine
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…
Betts
Betts is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Betty. With English origins, it represents a shorter, more casual evolution of these classic names. Historically, Betts…
Betty
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Combine the popularity of Betty White and Mad Men 's glamorous Betty Draper Francis, with the residual sweetness of Ugly Betty 's Betty Suarez, and the result is an impending return of the name. It's…
Bettye
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…
Bettyjane
Compound name, combining Betty and Jane
"Gracious God is my oath"
A smoosh name, blending Betty and Jane that made the US Top 1000 in the 1920s.
Bettyjo
Bettylou
Bettylou is a feminine compound name that combines two classic American names: Betty (traditionally a diminutive of Elizabeth) and Lou (which can be short for Louise or Louis). Popular primarily in…
Betula
Betula is an uncommon feminine name derived from the scientific Latin name for the birch tree (Betula). The birch has significant cultural importance in many northern European traditions, symbolizing…
Betuska
Diminutive of Běta, Czech
"pledged to God"
Bětuška is derived from Běta, a short form of Alžběta, the Czech variation of Elizabeth. Even in the Czech Republic, Bětuška is rarely used as a given name.
Betzabeth
Betzabeth is a feminine name that represents a modern blend of traditional elements, primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries, especially Venezuela and other Latin American regions. It appears to…
Betül
Turkish variation of Batul, Arabic
"virgin"
A common Muslim girl name in Turkey.