Bessie

Girl's name

Bessie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is abundance" or "God is my oath."

Meaning God is my oath
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 10 Rising
Peak year 1916

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Names Starting With B

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Bessie Coleman - First African American female pilot.
  • Bessie Smith - Empress of the Blues singer.
  • Bessie Love - Silent film actress.
  • Bessie Braddock - British Labour politician.
  • Bessie Head - Botswana writer and activist.

Sisters for Bessie

Girl names closely related to Bessie

Ethel Betty Tamatha Deidra Bridgett Jacquline Benita Latasha

Brothers for Bessie

Boy names closely related to Bessie

Elbert Sherman Willis Fredrick Luther Derrick Sidney Hubert

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Bessie

Babette Belia Beth Bethann Betsy Bette Bettie Bettina

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