Besse
Pronunciation: [ b-EHS ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,940
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Besse
Besse is a girl name .
Besse is currently ranked #14,940 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Besse include Bes, Bey, Beie, and Beskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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