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Bette

Pronunciation: [ b-EHT-ee ]

Girl Name #10,256 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bette is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHT-ee.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#10,256
Total SSA Count
11

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Bet Bey Betie

Also a Boy Name

Bette is also used as a boy name, ranked #31808.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bette

Is Bette a boy or girl name?
Bette is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10256. As a boy name, it is ranked #31808. Bette is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Bette?
Bette is pronounced b-EHT-ee.
How popular is the name Bette?
Bette is currently ranked #10256 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Bette?
Common nicknames for Bette include Bet, Bey, and Betie.
Is Bette a common or rare name?
Bette is an uncommon name, ranked #10256 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bette

Bette is a girl name .

Is Bette a boy or girl name? Bette is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,256 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #31,808. Bette is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bette is currently ranked #10,256 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Bette include Betty . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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