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Bette

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How to Pronounce Bette

Pronounced BET /ˈbɛt/High

Meaning: A short form of Elizabeth (via Betty) — from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Low

In 30 seconds: God is my oath: Bette is a short form of Elizabeth. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'BET').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA short form of Elizabeth (via Betty) — from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'
U.S. rank (2025)#11103 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 34,889
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bette is a short form of Elizabeth (via Betty) — from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'. A crisp, vintage name (said 'BET').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage short form of Elizabeth. Rare, God-is-my-oath at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bette is a short form of Elizabeth (via Betty) — Hebrew 'God is my oath' — a crisp, vintage name (said 'BET', one syllable; sometimes 'BET-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Elizabeth — short form

Variations

BettyBettieBeth

Nicknames

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Beth— a fellow Elizabeth short form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bette mean?

Bette is a short form of Elizabeth — Hebrew 'God is my oath'.

How do you pronounce Bette?

It's said BET /bt/ — one syllable (sometimes BET-ee).

Is Bette a boy or girl name?

Bette is a girl's name.

How popular is Bette?

Bette is a very rare name in the U.S. today.

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