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Bessie

BESS-ee

Popularity

#9630

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Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

170,860

Peak Year

#4,132 in 1916

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive of Elizabeth, which is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'pledged to God'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bessie Smith

    American blues singer.

  • Bessie Coleman

    First African-American female pilot.

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