Names related to Bessie: Betsy, Bess
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Bessie

Pronunciation: BESS-ee (key)

Origin of the name Betsy:

Originally a pet form of Elizabeth (God is my oath) and Bethany (house of figs), Betsy is popularly bestowed as an independent given name.

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