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Betsy

BET-see

Popularity

#2404

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

48,891

Peak Year

#1,390 in 1959

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Cute & Playful

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "pledged to God" or "my God is abundance."

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BetLizBeth

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Betsy Ross

    American patriot credited with making the first American flag

  • Betsy Brandt

    American actress known for Breaking Bad and Life in Pieces

Nicknames

BetLizBeth

Similar Names

ElizaBettyBeatriceElsie

Personality Traits

FriendlyCheerfulPracticalReliable

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