Female Name
Bettye
ˈbɛt.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
authors
black history
Blues Hall of Fame inductees
blues musicians
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
healthcare
politics
scientists
y vowels
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
26/100
informal120%
common100%
rough65%
strange65%
comedic100%
Meaning & Etymology
Bettye is a variant of the name Betty, which itself is a diminutive form of Elizabeth. The name Elizabeth has Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is my oath.' Bettye, as a variant, carries the same connotations of devotion and faithfulness. It is used primarily in English-speaking countries and has been borne by various notable individuals across different fields.
Etymology
Original Form:
Elizabeth
Evolution:
Elizabeth → Betty → Bettye
Source:
The name Bettye evolved as a variant of Betty, which is a diminutive of Elizabeth. The transformation reflects common linguistic practices of creating affectionate or informal versions of names.