Betty

At a Glance: Name: Betty – Meaning: pet form of Elizabeth: 'God is my oath' – Origin: English (diminutive of Elizabeth) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BET-ee

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Betty is a diminutive of Elizabeth, carrying the same meaning: 'God is my oath.' It's an English name that started out as a nickname before standing on its own. SSA records for Betty stretch all the way back to 1880, giving it a long documented history in the United States.

Meaning & Origin of Betty

Meaning: Pet form of Elizabeth: 'God is my oath'.

Origin: English (diminutive of Elizabeth).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Betty

Phonetic: BET-ee   IPA: /ˈbɛti/

Popularity of Betty

Betty peaked in 1928, ranking #2 in the country with 36,083 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #1008, with only 253 babies named Betty.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Betty mean?

Pet form of Elizabeth: ‘God is my oath’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Betty)

How do you pronounce Betty?

Betty is pronounced BET-ee (IPA: /ˈbɛti/).

Is Betty a popular name right now?

Betty peaked at #2 in 1928 and is ranked #1008 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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