What does BETTY mean?

Betty

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A female given name, originally a short form of Elizabeth.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈbɛti/, UK: /ˈbɛti/

Origin and Usage: The name Betty originated in England in the Middle Ages as a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth. It was a popular name in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is less commonly used as a given name, but is still occasionally used as a nickname for women named Elizabeth.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Petty, jetty, fetty, metty, wetty

Example Sentences:

1. Her name is Betty, but her friends call her Liz.
2. Betty White is a famous American actress and comedian.
3. He named his boat after his wife, Betty.