Betta
Pronunciation: [ b-EHT-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Betta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 13 babies have been named Betta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Betta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,868 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,868
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Old French origin
"of the elder tree"
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Old Irish Muirgheal origin
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About the Name Betta
Betta is a girl name .
Betta is currently ranked #23,868 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Betta include Bet, Bey, Beie, and Betkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Betta include Betty . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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