- Girl
- 5 letters
Bette is a girl’s name of French, Greek and Hebrew origin. Meaning in French: A diminutive the Hebrew Elizabeth: My God is plentiful. Also used as an alternate spelling of Betty. Famous references – American actress Bette Davis. Meaning in Greek: From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Meaning in Hebrew: Diminutive of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, from Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Also a diminutive of Bethia (daughter or worshipper of God), and of Bethany, a New Testament village near Jerusalem. Bette is a short form of Elizabeth. Famous bearer: Old Testament Elizabeth was mother of John the Baptist and one of the earliest known bearers of this name; Queen Elizabeth II. The name has 5 letters.
Related names
Bethseda
GirlHebrew
Merciful.
Bethsheba
GirlHebrew
Oath.
Betje
GirlDutch Hebrew
Devoted to God.
Betsy
GirlEnglish Greek Hebrew
This diminutive of Elizabeth is frequently used as an independent name. From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Diminutive of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, from Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Also a diminutive of Bethia (daughter or worshipper of God), and of Bethany, a New Testament village near Jerusalem.
Betti
GirlHebrew
Devoted to God.
Bettina
GirlGreek Hebrew Italian Spanish
From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. From Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. A Spanish or Italian variant of the Hebrew Elizabeth; meaning My God is plentiful. A Spanish or Italian variant of the Hebrew Elizabeth; meaning 'My God is plentiful.
Bettine
GirlFrench Hebrew
A form of Elizabeth. Devoted to God.
Betty
GirlEnglish Greek Hebrew
A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning My God is plentiful, frequently used as an independent name since the 18th century. US actress Betty Grable. From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Diminutive of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, from Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Also a diminutive of Bethia (daughter or worshipper of God), and of Bethany, a New Testament village near Jerusalem.
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