Bessie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bessie Name at a Glance

Name	Bessie
Meaning	Diminutive of Elisabeth: From Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bessie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bessie means “Diminutive of Elisabeth: From Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction”. 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 Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew 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.