Betty

Updated: October 5, 2023 by Olivia Mittak

Betty was a popular slang in the 1980s for a pretty woman. The first personality that comes to mind is the legendary Betty White, American actress, comedian, and pioneer of early television. If you were named after this Betty, you are honored.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Betty

Betty has both Hebrew and English roots. The name originated as a nickname for Elizabeth, a Biblical name. Betty and Elizabeth share their meanings with one another. Betty can be interpreted to mean “oath of a God” through its English roots, “daughter or worshipper of God” through its Hebrew roots, and “God is satisfaction” in Greek. In modern times, many people first think of media legend Betty White when they hear the name.

Symbolism of the Name Betty

Betty can rise to great heights or can be a deep person. She is emotional and opinionated. She is also sentimental, moody, and sometimes psychic. Betty is ruled by love and has a need to be appreciated and encouraged. She has an exciting and eventful life.

Nicknames for the Name Betty

Many people don't want to give a nickname to a child with a short name, since they don't feel it's necessary. Others want to have an alternative to call their child by, no matter what! If you fall into the latter category, then this list is for you:

Bet
Tea
Liz
Lizzy
Betters
Butters
Etty
Ett
Bee
B.T.
Bees
Etta
Bets

Style of the Name Betty

Classic

Gender of the Name Betty

Betty is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the Name Betty

Beh-tea

Number of Syllables in the Name Betty

Two

Emotion Evoked From the Name Betty

Betty is creative, balanced, and harmonious. She is easily bored. Betty loves more, gives more, and suffers more. She is idealistic.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Betty

Bettee
Betteigh
Bettey
Betti
Bettie

Popularity of the Name Betty

Betty has been a popular name since the 1900s, topping the charts in the late 1950s. The popularity started to decrease some around 1969, gradually getting lower through 1986. Then, it started falling more rapidly through 1996. The name has not been in the top 1,000 for any part of the 21st century, according to the Social Security Administration.