Variant of Bethany (house of figs)
Name Profile
Bette
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bette.
Primary meaning
Diminutive of Elizabeth (God is my oath)
Pronunciation: BET; BEH-tee
Profile summary
Diminutive of Elizabeth. Pronounced 'Bet' or 'Bet-ee.' Famous bearer: Bette Davis (1908-1989), American actress. The current meaning shown for this name is Diminutive of Elizabeth (God is my oath). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BET; BEH-tee. It is listed alongside the related form Betsy. Bette 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
Bette 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, Bette is grouped as a biblical unisex name. Related form for this profile: Betsy. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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