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Betty

Betty is a feminine name with Hebrew and English origins that works beautifully as either a full name or nickname. A shortened form of Elizabeth this name means “oath of God,” and makes for a wonderful way for you and baby to celebrate your faith. So many iconic figures went by the name Betty, from TV darling Betty White to First Lady Betty Ford, to Hollywood star Bette Davis. If you sense that baby is going to be a future thespian or political figure, the name Betty will definitely give good vibes.
Hebrew Female
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Meaning

Oath of God

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Pronunciation

BEH-tee

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Name Story

Traits

  • Loyal
  • Trustworthy
  • Graceful
  • Charming

Compatibility

Betty pairs well with classic names for siblings, providing a nice balance. As a middle name, it adds a touch of traditional elegance. This name fits seamlessly in both modern and vintage naming styles.

Loyal Trustworthy Graceful Charming

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Betty White

Betty White

Actress

Born: January 17, 1922 · Oak Park, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Betty Grable

Betty Grable

Actress

Born: December 18, 1916 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Portrait of Betty Friedan

Betty Friedan

Writer

Born: February 4, 1921 · Peoria, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Betty Carter

Betty Carter

Musician

Born: May 16, 1929 · Flint, Michigan, USA

Portrait of Betty Cuthbert

Betty Cuthbert

Athlete

Born: April 20, 1938 · Sydney, Australia

Portrait of Betty Parsons

Betty Parsons

Artist

Born: January 31, 1900 · New York City, New York, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Betty Original form
  • Bettie Variant spelling
  • Betti Italian variant
  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Hindi
  • Georgian
  • Hebrew
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • بيتي (Beiti) Arabic
  • 贝蒂 (Bèidì) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • बेटी (Beṭī) Hindi
  • ბეტი (Bet'i) Georgian
  • בֶּטִי (Beṯi) Hebrew
  • ベティ (Betī) Japanese
  • 베티 (Bet'i) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Betty

What does Betty mean?
Oath of God
What is the origin of Betty?
Betty has Hebrew origins.
Is Betty popular?
Betty has been viewed 111 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Betty?
Similar names include Pamela, Gadiel, Nora, Isha, Leontyne.
How do you pronounce Betty?
Betty is pronounced BEH-tee.

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