Variant of Bethany (house of figs)
Name Profile
Betty
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Betty.
Primary meaning
Diminutive of Elizabeth (God is my oath)
Pronunciation: BET-ee
Profile summary
Classic diminutive of Elizabeth. Extremely popular in 1920s-1950s. Famous bearers: Betty White (1922-2021), American actress; Betty Boop (cartoon character). The current meaning shown for this name is Diminutive of Elizabeth (God is my oath). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BET-ee. It is listed alongside the related form Betsy. Betty appears in girl naming lists and vintage style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Betty 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, Betty is grouped as a vintage girl name. Related form for this profile: Betsy. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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