NAME PROFILE
Bette
Bette is a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.' It carries a sense of elegance and sophistication, often associated with strong, independent women who make a lasting impact.
Key Stats
| Total births | 34,919 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1924 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1970 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 21%PA — 20%CA — 20%IL — 20%OH — 19%
Notable People
Bette Davis (Actress, *All About Eve*) · Bette Midler (Singer, Actress, *Hocus Pocus*) · Bette Porter (Character in *The L Word*) · Bette Nesmith Graham (Inventor of Liquid Paper) · Bette Noir (Fictional character in various works)
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