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The baby name Betsy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛtsi/ (BET-see).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛtsi/ (BET-see)

What is the meaning of the name Betsy ?

The baby name Betsy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbɛtsi/ (BET-see).

Betsy is in Origin.

Betsy is an English diminutive of Elizabeth, formed with the affectionate -sy/-sie ending on the base Bet. Elizabeth derives from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath” or “pledged to God,” transmitted into English via Greek and Latin biblical forms. Betsy arose in Early Modern English and settled as a cozy, domestic pet form in speech and parish records.

Usage rose in Britain and colonial America through the 18th–19th centuries and saw renewed mid-20th-century popularity; in the U.S., it evokes patriot Betsy Ross and a friendly vintage charm. Variant spellings include Betsey and Betsie; related nicknames in the same family are Betty, Bette, Bess, Bessie, Beth, Elsie, Eliza, Lizzie, and Liza. International cognates of Elizabeth include Isabel/Isobel, Élisabeth, Elise, Elsa, Else, Elsbeth, and Yelizaveta, all sharing the core meaning of a vow or oath to God.

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Famous people with the name Betsy

Betsy Brandt Actor · Born 1973 · United States Betsy Brandt is an American actress best known for playing Marie Schrader on Breaking Bad. She earned three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for the role and has also appeared in shows like Life in Pieces and Parenthood. Betsy Russell Actor · Born 1963 · United States Betsy Russell is an American actress best known for playing Jill Tuck in the Saw film series. She’s also known for her roles in the 1980s films Private School and Tomboy. Betsy Drake Actor · Born 1923 · United States Betsy Drake was an American actress best known for her films with Cary Grant and for being his third wife. She appeared in movies like Every Girl Should Be Married and Room for One More, and she later worked as a writer and psychotherapist.

Betsy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #53 3 1,497
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
BN Girls 0 #111 4 5,459
PR Girls 0 #116 47 3,171
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
PA 0 #120 11 3,797
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
CR 0 #145 14 5,526
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
EC Girls 0 #180 60 3,650
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
JP Girls 0 #247 5 6,592
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
PE 0 #263 48 6,350
PA Girls 0 #268 240 9,861
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
JM Girls 0 #274 5 7,507
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
QA Girls 0 #307 10 15,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
HK 0 #317 32 8,483
CN Girls 0 #326 24 8,829
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
PE Girls 0 #328 1,232 14,861
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
GT 0 #331 8 5,948
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
MX 0 #365 49 8,339
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
NL 0 #369 23 2,481
OM Girls 0 #375 22 15,987
PH Girls 0 #381 10 13,098
CL 0 #388 24 6,867
France Girls 2007 #402 3 3,164
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
CR Girls 0 #422 111 11,342
CO 0 #438 43 7,768
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
NL Girls 0 #467 607 5,933
GT Girls 0 #472 34 7,500
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
CO Girls 0 #479 975 16,140
HK Girls 0 #496 120 16,104
KW Girls 0 #497 19 19,177
UY Girls 0 #501 10 6,731
PA Boys 0 #502 4 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
PS Girls 0 #513 11 10,981
RU Girls 0 #517 7 11,913
CM Girls 0 #518 23 11,671
AE Girls 0 #519 35 20,968
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
SG Girls 0 #534 53 18,916
BO Girls 0 #567 45 9,488
CL Girls 0 #574 296 14,098
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
AR Girls 0 #587 13 8,289
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IN Girls 0 #622 10 13,121
MX Girls 0 #683 631 17,781
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IT 0 #698 17 4,183
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
NG Girls 0 #718 69 15,093
Finland Girls 2026 #730 9 3,895
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #827 12 4,949
United States Girls 2024 #842 75 8,487
Spain Girls 0 #877 107 5,561
SA Girls 0 #906 30 25,931
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
MY Girls 0 #928 67 24,821
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,027 7 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,056 86 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,192 20 19,440
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,333 114 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Betsy is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Sweden

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People also ask about Betsy

Betsy is predominantly a girl's name.
Betsy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈbɛtsi/ (BET-see).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Betsey, Betsie, Betty, Bette, Beth and Bess.
Yes — Betsy ranked #175 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Betsy ranks highest in Sweden (#175 in 2022).
Betsy's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #370 in 1997 to #402 in 2007 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Betsy are in our database, including Betsy Brandt (Actor), Betsy Russell (Actor), Betsy Drake (Actor).