Girl name
Betty name meaning
“God is my oath”
Betty is a feminine English name meaning ‘God is my oath’. It is a short form of Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. The meaning follows the traditional interpretation of Elisheva through Elizabeth to Betty, and Betti is a spelling variant.
What does Betty mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Betty
An English short form of Elizabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, traditionally interpreted as ‘God is my oath’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Betty
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Betty, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Betty: God is my oath
- Kezia: cassia, an aromatic spice plant
- Luciana: associated with the name Lucius
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Meaning of each word
- Betty: God is my oath
- Vera: faith or belief
- Irina: peace, tranquility
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Betty Grace
Meaning of each word
- Betty: God is my oath
- Grace: divine favor or blessing
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Meaning of each word
- Inez: pure, inwardly unblemished
- Betty: God is my oath
- Cathy: pure, undefiled
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Betty Cathy
Meaning of each word
- Betty: God is my oath
- Cathy: pure, undefiled
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Meaning of each word
- Betty: God is my oath
- Rachel: a ewe
- Yoan: God has shown grace
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How to pronounce Betty
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦺꦠ꧀ꦠꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮨᮒ᮪ᮒᮤ |
Is Betty a girl’s name?
Yes, Betty is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Betty ranks #460 among girl names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Betty
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Elly♀My God is my oath
- Indrawati♀Woman associated with Indra
- Lisa♀God is my oath
- Elisabeth♀God is my oath
- Yohana♀God has shown grace
- Elizabeth♀God is my oath
- Krisna♂♀Black, dark-colored
- Elisa♂♀God is salvation
- Yana♂♀God is gracious
- Eli♀My God is my oath
- Astri♀Divinely beautiful
Famous people named Betty
- Betty Adelaida Kiroyan
- Betty Hartika · b. 1974
- Betty Herlina Anuar
- Betty Herlina Anwar
- Betty Imberia Susanty
- Betty Jubaedah
- Betty Kumang Sari · b. 1989
- Betty Natalie Fitriatin
- Betty Parede · b. 1949
- Betty Ramos Siahaan
- Betty Rodearni Sinaga · b. 1975
- Betty Setiawati Ningrum · b. 1987
FAQ about the name Betty
What is the meaning of Betty?
Betty means God is my oath. An English short form of Elizabeth, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva, traditionally interpreted as ‘God is my oath’.
Is Betty a girl’s name?
Yes, Betty is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 11% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Betty?
Betty is of European and Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Betty have?
Betty has 2 syllables (Bet-ty) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Betty?
Betty ranks #460 among girl names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Betty?
Other spellings: Betti.
What full names go well with Betty?
Some ideas: Betty Kezia Luciana; Betty Vera Irina; Betty Grace.
Famous people named Betty?
Notable people named Betty include Betty Adelaida Kiroyan, Betty Hartika, Betty Herlina Anuar.
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