Bess
BESS
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
7,171
Peak Year
#182 in 1889
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Elizabeth, of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God is abundance'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Bess Truman
Former First Lady of the United States
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