Bethan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bethan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 89 babies have been named Bethan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bethan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,609 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,609
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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American blend of Old English Ray and Greek Lena origin
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Sanskrit origin
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#58,681 in US
Greek/Persian origin
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Greek origin
"honey bee"
#58,511 in US
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"she who remains, the everlasting one"
#58,457 in US
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#58,764 in US
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About the Name Bethan
Bethan is a girl name .
Bethan is currently ranked #58,609 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bethan include Bet, Beth, Bethy, Bethie, Bey, Beie, and Betkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bethan include Bethany, Beth, Bethel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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