Beth Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Beth Name at a Glance

Name	Beth
Meaning	Diminutive of Bethia: This Hebrew name became popular in Scotland in the 17th century because of it's association with the Gaelic 'beath' meaning 'life.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Beth Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Beth means “Diminutive of Bethia: This Hebrew name became popular in Scotland in the 17th century because of it's association with the Gaelic 'beath' meaning 'life”. 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.

Beth Name Origin

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

Is Beth a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Beth

When considering Beth 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.