Gender: FemaleRelated Names: Bessie, Beth, Bethene, Betsey, Bett, Bettie, Betty, Bettye, Betye, Elizabeth Meanings: Form of Bessie, a form of Elizabeth: Consecrated to God; oath of God (Hebrew; New Testament—Mother of John the Baptist). Resource References: Proud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby Names
