Variant of Bethany (house of figs)
Name Profile
Bessie
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bessie.
Primary meaning
Diminutive of Elizabeth (God is my oath)
Pronunciation: BES-ee
Profile summary
Diminutive of Elizabeth. Very popular in late 19th/early 20th century. Famous bearer: Bessie Coleman (1892-1926), first African American woman pilot. The current meaning shown for this name is Diminutive of Elizabeth (God is my oath). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BES-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Bess. Bessie appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bessie is currently cataloged under English (hebrew) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Diminutive of Elizabeth (God is my oath).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (hebrew) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bessie is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Bess. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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