Female Name
Bettie
ˈbɛt.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
educators
ends in -ie
nicknames
poets
songwriters
writers
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
54/100
classic120%
youthful65%
informal100%
common100%
natural80%
wholesome120%
delicate100%
refined65%
boring80%
simple160%
Meaning & Etymology
Betty or Bettie is a diminutive form of the names Elizabeth, Bethany, and in Latin America, Beatriz. It has been used as a diminutive for Bethia in the 17th and 18th centuries. The name carries connotations of heritage and tradition, often associated with grace and nobility due to its origins from Elizabeth, which means 'God is my oath'.
Etymology
Original Form:
Elizabeth
Evolution:
From Elizabeth to Beth, then to Betty/Bettie
Source:
Historical linguistic records and name evolution studies