Bette Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationBET / /bɛt/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God's promise; English: pledged

Historical & Cultural Background

Bette is often considered a diminutive of Elizabeth, which has roots in Hebrew. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 20th century. It has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females. The name evokes a sense of classic charm and has been used in various cultural contexts.

Trend Summary

Bette has seen fluctuating popularity, with a notable decline in usage in recent decades.

Similar Names

BertBenBradBlakeBennett

Variants

  • Bet
  • Bett

International Variants

  • Bette (French)
  • Bettina (Italian)

Famous people named Bette

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Fictional characters named Bette

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Sibling Suggestions

BeckBlaineBrockBlaiseBodhi

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Bette was first seen in the United States in 1924. Bette has ranked as high as #865 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bette has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Bette

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19246
19296
19345
19405