Betsy
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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I am a Betsy, and I like my name. Its pretty rare but harkens back to colonial times. I get a big kick out of meeting other Betsys or finding my name on a souveneir because its uncommon.
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Betsey Johnson-Fashion Designer
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Betsy Ray, character in the Betsy-Tacy series, by Maud Hart Lovelace.
Also the name of a doll produced by McCall clothing company, Betsy McCall.
American flag seamstress, Betsy Ross.
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