Besse
BESS
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
671
Peak Year
#39 in 1889
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Besse is a diminutive of Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'pledged to God'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Besse Cooper
World's oldest person in 2011.
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