2007-11-13 06:45:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The girl's name Betty \b(et)-ty\ is pronounced BET-ee. It is of Dutch and English origin. Pet form of Elizabeth (Hebrew) "God's promise". In the 17th century it was also used occasionally as a pet form of Beatrice. First became popular in the 18th century, and now appears most often in combination with other names: Betty Lou, Betty Ann, etc. Liza and Beth are now more likely choices as modern-day short forms. Actresses Betty Grable, Bette Davis; singer Bette Midler; First Lady Betty Ford.
Betty has 12 variant forms: Bess, Bessie, Bessy, Betsey, Betsy, Bett, Betta, Bette, Betti, Bettie, Bettina and Bettine.
2007-11-13 07:08:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's origins are Dutch/ English. It derives from various forms of Elizabeth. I guess like Bethany or Beth.
2007-11-13 15:19:17 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A diminuative of Elizabeth
2007-11-13 14:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
speggetti betty
2007-11-13 14:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jonathan W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋