Meaning
victory + beautiful
Origin
Betty is a name of Old Norse origin, rooted in norse tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (BO, BW, CO, EC, FR, GB, HK, IS, IT, MX, PE, US, ZA).
Style
- feminine
- classic
- traditional
- elegant
- international
- strong
Famous people named Betty
- Betty Davis (actress)
- Betty Crocker (brand)
- Betty Boop (cartoon character)
- Betty White (commedia actress)
- Bettý Jónsdóttir
Variations
Beth, Bettina, Sigrid, Bethany, Betti, Bette
Nicknames
Betsy, Beth
Popularity
Betty appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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