Betzy

♀ Girl

Pronounced BET-see /ˈbɛt.si/High

Meaning: A respelling of Betsy, a pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance.' Sweet and familiar.Low

In 30 seconds: A sweet classic: Betzy respells Betsy (Elizabeth), 'God is my oath' (said 'BET-see'). Warm and vintage.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningA respelling of Betsy, a pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundance.' Sweet and familiar.

U.S. rank (2023)#11336 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 974

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Betzy is a spelling of Betsy, short for Elizabeth ('God is my oath'). It reads sweet and vintage - rare in the U.S. (said 'BET-see').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Betzy respells Betsy, a pet form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath') - a cozy, familiar nickname-name in a fresh spelling (said 'BET-see').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Betzy — respelling of Betsy; Elizabeth 'God is my oath'

Variations

BetsyBetseyBezzy

Nicknames

BettyBee

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If you like Betzy…

Betsy— the Betsy it respells

Elizabeth— the full name behind it

Betty— a like Elizabeth pet form

Eliza— a like Elizabeth short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Betzy mean?

Betzy is a respelling of Betsy, a pet form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath.'

How do you pronounce Betzy?

It's said BET-see /ˈbɛt.si/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Betzy a boy or girl name?

Betzy is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Betzy?

Betzy is extremely rare in the U.S.