Bethany

Pronunciation: [ b-EHTH-uhn-ee ]

Boy Name #10,574 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bethany is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHTH-uhn-ee.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #10,574
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Bet Bey Betie Bethie

Also a Girl Name

Bethany is also used as a girl name, ranked #728.

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Similar Names

Bertha Bessie Belle Beulah Betty Bettie Beatrice Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethany

Is Bethany a boy or girl name?

Bethany is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10574. As a girl name, it is ranked #728. Bethany is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Bethany?

Bethany is pronounced b-EHTH-uhn-ee.

How popular is the name Bethany?

Bethany is currently ranked #10574 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Bethany?

Common nicknames for Bethany include Bet, Bey, Betie, and Bethie.

Is Bethany a common or rare name?

Bethany is an uncommon name, ranked #10574 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bethany

Bethany is a boy name .

Is Bethany a boy or girl name? Bethany is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,574 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #728. Bethany is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bethany is currently ranked #10,574 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Bethany include Bet, Bey, Betie, and Bethie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.