Betty
BET-ee
Popularity
#1008
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
1,004,638
Peak Year
#38,394 in 1930
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Elizabeth, which derives from the Hebrew name *Elisheva*, meaning 'my God is abundance' or 'my God is an oath'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Betty White
Beloved American actress and comedian
Betty Ford
Former First Lady of the United States
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