Betsy etymology

Etymology:

• Middle English: Besse
• Old English: Betes, Beatrice
• Latin: Beata, meaning "blessed"

Meaning:

• "Blessed" or "she who brings happiness"

Origin:

Betsy is a diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which itself comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning "my God is abundance." Betsy is a common name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Variants:

• Bess
• Bessie
• Betty
• Beth
• Beata
• Betice

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