Variant of Bethany (house of figs)
Name Profile
Beth
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Beth.
Primary meaning
Short form of Elizabeth (God is my oath)
Pronunciation: BETH
Profile summary
Diminutive of Elizabeth. Popular as a standalone name. Famous bearer: Beth (character in 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott). The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Elizabeth (God is my oath). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BETH. It is listed alongside the related form Bess. Beth appears in unisex naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Beth is currently cataloged under English (hebrew) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Elizabeth (God is my oath).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (hebrew) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Beth is grouped as a biblical 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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