Female Name
Betty
ˈbɛt.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
1930s
Ace Attorney characters
American Dad characters
American Horror Story characters
Animal Crossing characters
Aphra Behn characters
Archie Comics characters
Bewitched characters
Bully characters
cartoon characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
63/100
classic140%
informal120%
common65%
natural80%
wholesome140%
refined80%
boring65%
simple160%
Meaning & Etymology
Betty is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' Over time, Betty has also become a common diminutive for Bethany and, in Latin America, for Beatriz, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Beatrix or Beatrice. Historically, in the 17th and 18th centuries, Betty was more often a diminutive of Bethia.
Etymology
Original Form:
Elizabeth
Evolution:
From Elisheva (Hebrew) to Elizabeth (English) to Betty (diminutive)
Source:
Historical linguistic records and name etymology studies