Betty

Pronunciation: [ b-EHT-ee ]

Boy Name #17,186 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Betty is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHT-ee.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,186
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Bet Bey Betie

Also a Girl Name

Betty is also used as a girl name, ranked #1009.

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Similar Names

Bertha Bessie Belle Beulah Betty Bettie Beatrice Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Betty

Is Betty a boy or girl name?

Betty is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17186. As a girl name, it is ranked #1009. Betty is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Betty?

Betty is pronounced b-EHT-ee.

How popular is the name Betty?

Betty is currently ranked #17186 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Betty?

Common nicknames for Betty include Bet, Bey, and Betie.

Is Betty a common or rare name?

Betty is an uncommon name, ranked #17186 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Betty

Betty is a boy name .

Is Betty a boy or girl name? Betty is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,186 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,009. Betty is more commonly used as a girl name.

Betty is currently ranked #17,186 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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