Character Names Galore: Bettie / Betty

Character Naming

Friday, April 19, 2013

Bettie / Betty

Meaning: (God’s Promise, God is my Oath, My God is a Vow, Pet form of Elizabeth, In the 17^th Century it was also used occasionally as a pet form of Beatrice. First became popular in the 18^th Century, and now appears most often in combination with other names: Betty Lou, Betty Ann, ect. Liza and Beth are now more likely choices as modern-day short forms. Actresses Betty Grable, Bette Davis, Singer Bette Midler, First Lady Betty Ford. )

Origin: (Dutch, English, Hebrew)

Pronunciation: (BET-ee)

Gender: Female

I saw a little bit of this movie once that was about 1950’s Pin-up Girl Bettie Page. I have also heard this name a lot lately. It is a short name that can be a stand alone name or a nickname for Elizabeth or Beatrice. It has a good meaning and is a name that’s easily pronounced. It’s a cute name with a very early American sound to it (I don’t know why I feel that way).

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Character Naming

Friday, April 19, 2013

Bettie / Betty

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