Meaning Betty is a diminutive of various other names, often Elizabeth, which is Hebrew for 'God is perfection, God is my oath'. Origin of Betty Hebrew +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Ann, Arlene, Beatriz, Jean, Lois, Marie, RaeLynn, Sue Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Betty BET-ee Similar Names Bessy Bethan Elisa Hannah Elizabet Bette Bessie Betsey Betsy Ellisa Ruby-Elizabeth Year by Year Popularity of Betty