Betsy

Pronunciation: BEHT-see (key)

Names related to Betsy: Bess, Bessie, Elizabeth

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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Comments and insights on the name Betsy: | Edit: Share what you know!
Personal experiences with the name Betsy: | Edit: 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.
Nicknames for Betsy: | Edit: Bet, Bets
Meanings and history of the name Betsy: | Edit: Short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew, meaning "God's promise"
Famous real-life people named Betsy: | Edit: Betsy Ross (born Elizabeth Griscom), colonial seamstress credited with making the first American flag
Betsy Blair, American actress
Betsy Palmer, American actress
Betsy King, American golfer
Betsy Clifford, Canadian skier
Betsey Johnson, fashion designer
Betsy in song, story & screen: | Edit: 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.