Betty
Betty is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via English origin, meaning “God is my oath”.
| Meaning | God is my oath |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via English |
| Pronunciation | BET-ee |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Betty
Betty is an English pet form of Elizabeth, which comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, usually explained as 'God is my oath'. It was enormously popular in the early twentieth century as an independent name, and the film star Betty Grable kept it in the spotlight. It now has a cheerful vintage feel and is sometimes chosen again as a retro name.
Is Betty a Christian name?
Through Elizabeth, Betty traces back to biblical figures including Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist.
How popular is Betty?
Very common among women born in the 1920s and 1930s; revived occasionally in Britain.
Gifts with the name Betty
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Betty
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Betty mean?
Betty means 'God is my oath'. It is of Hebrew, via English origin.
Is Betty a Christian name?
Through Elizabeth, Betty traces back to biblical figures including Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist.
How do you pronounce Betty?
Betty is pronounced BET-ee.
Is Betty a boy or girl name?
Betty is usually a girl name.