Bessie

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Bessie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, which means "God is my oath" or "my God is abundance".
Pronunciation
BEH-see
BEHS-ee
Popularity
Bessie is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States, and its popularity has been decreasing steadily since the 1920s.

cartoon of the name Bessie
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Bessie Name meanings & History

Bessie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, which means "God is my oath" or "my God is abundance". Diminutive of Elizabeth. Bessie is still used today, but not as frequently as in the past. It may appeal to those who are looking for a classic and vintage name for their baby girl.

Zodiac Sign of Bessie: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Bessie:

B: Bashful,Bountiful,Beauty,Brains

E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten,Entertain,Enliven

S: Success,Status,Security,Sex,Social Standing,Sensuality,Solidity

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

Bessie is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Bessie Coleman was the first African American female pilot, and Bessie Smith was an influential blues singer in the 1920s and 1930s.

2.) Bessie (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Promised by God

Other Forms: Bessi, Bessy


3.) Bessie (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) a familiar form of Elizabeth.

Other Forms: Besee, Besey, Besi, Besie, Bessee, Bessey, Bessi, Bessy, Besy


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