Bessie

Pronunciation: [ b-EHS-ee ]

Girl Name #11,577 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bessie is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHS-ee.

Parents who love the name Bessie often also consider Bertha, Belle, Beulah .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #11,577
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Bes Bey Besie Bessy

Also a Boy Name

Bessie is also used as a boy name, ranked #27999.

View Bessie as a boy name →

Similar Names

Bertha Belle Beulah Betty Bettie Beatrice Bertie Bernice

Playground Safety

Kid-Friendly

Can't decide?

Start a tournament bracket with Bessie and other names you're considering.

Start a Tournament

Like this name?

Check how Bessie sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.

Analyze This Name

Browse more girl names →

Explore More Generators

🧝 Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
🐾 Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
🎭 Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres

Frequently Asked Questions About Bessie

Is Bessie a boy or girl name?

Bessie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11577. As a boy name, it is ranked #27999. Bessie is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Bessie?

Bessie is pronounced b-EHS-ee.

How popular is the name Bessie?

Bessie is currently ranked #11577 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Bessie?

Common nicknames for Bessie include Bes, Bey, Besie, and Bessy.

Is Bessie a common or rare name?

Bessie is an uncommon name, ranked #11577 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bessie

Bessie is a girl name .

Is Bessie a boy or girl name? Bessie is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,577 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,999. Bessie is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bessie is currently ranked #11,577 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Bessie include Bes, Bey, Besie, and Bessy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.