Bessie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bessie Name at a Glance

Name	Bessie
Meaning	Diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning my god is bountiful, or god of plenty, used since the 16th century. Sometimes used as an independent name.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bessie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bessie means “Diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning my god is bountiful, or god of plenty, used since the 16th century. Sometimes used as an independent name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bessie Name Origin

Our database records Bessie under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bessie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bessie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bessie

When considering Bessie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.