Betty Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Betty Name at a Glance

Name	Betty
Meaning	A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning My God is plentiful, frequently used as an independent name since the 18th century. US actress Betty Grable.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Betty Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Betty means “A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning My God is plentiful, frequently used as an independent name since the 18th century. US actress Betty Grable”. 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.

Betty Name Origin

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

Is Betty a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Betty

When considering Betty 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.