Bess Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bess Name at a Glance

Name	Bess
Meaning	Diminutive of Elizabeth: From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Famous bearer: Old Testament Elizabeth was mother of John the Baptist and one of the earliest known bearers of this name; Queen Elizabeth II.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bess Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bess means “Diminutive of Elizabeth: From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Famous bearer: Old Testament Elizabeth was mother of John the Baptist and one of the earliest known bearers of this name; Queen Elizabeth II”. 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.

Bess Name Origin

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

Is Bess a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bess

When considering Bess 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.