Bette Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bette Name at a Glance

Name	Bette
Meaning	A diminutive the Hebrew Elizabeth: My God is plentiful. Also used as an alternate spelling of Betty. Famous references - American actress Bette Davis.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bette Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bette means “A diminutive the Hebrew Elizabeth: My God is plentiful. Also used as an alternate spelling of Betty. Famous references - American actress Bette Davis”. 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.

Bette Name Origin

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

Is Bette a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bette

When considering Bette 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.