Betty
Meaning of Betty
Betty is a popular name for baby girls with English origins. It is pronounced as BET-ee (/ˈbɛt.i/). Variations of the name include Bettie. Betty has been a beloved choice among parents in the United States for many years. In recent years, it has maintained a steady level of popularity, ranking between 1000 and 2000 in terms of occurrences. The highest rank Betty achieved was in the early 1900s when it was consistently in the top 100 names. Although its popularity has declined since then, Betty remains a timeless and charming name for your little girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as BET-ee (/ˈbɛt.i/)
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Notable People Named Betty
| Betty Ford - Elizabeth Anne Ford was the influential first lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977 and the second lady from 1973 to 1974, known for her active involvement in social policy and as a politically active presidential spouse. |
| Betty Marion Ludden, known as Betty White, was a pioneering American actress, comedian, and producer with a career spanning nearly seven decades, noted for her extensive television work and for being the first woman to produce a sitcom. |
| Betty Friedan was a prominent American feminist writer and activist, known for her influential book The Feminine Mystique and as the co-founder and first president of the National Organization for Women (NOW). |
| Betty Shabazz, also known as Betty X, was an American educator and civil rights advocate, best known for being the wife of Malcolm X. |
| Betty Grable - Elizabeth Ruth Grable was a multi-talented American actress, pin-up girl, dancer, model, and singer. |
| Betty Ann Ong was an American flight attendant and hero who played a crucial role in alerting authorities during the September 11 attacks. |
| Betty Cuthbert - Elizabeth Alyse Cuthbert, known as Australia's "Golden Girl," was a four-time Olympic champion and world record holder in various sprint events, known for her distinctive running style. |
| Betty Davis was an American singer, songwriter, and model known for her controversial sexually oriented lyrics and performance style, and as the second wife of trumpeter Miles Davis. |
| Betty Carter was a renowned American jazz singer celebrated for her exceptional improvisational skills and scatting, making her a highly influential figure in the world of jazz music. |
| Betty Buckley is an accomplished American actress and singer, known for her Tony Award win and multiple nominations across various prestigious awards. |
| Betty was a biracial enslaved woman owned by Martha Washington, who worked at the White House plantation before being brought to George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. |
| Betty Skelton Frankman Erde was a pioneering land speed record holder and aerobatics pilot, known as "The First Lady of Firsts", who set 17 aviation and automobile records and paved the way for women in various fields. |
| Betty Blayton was a renowned American artist, educator, and activist, known for her spiritual abstract works and her significant contributions to the arts community, including co-founding the Studio Museum in Harlem and Harlem Children's Art Carnival. |
| Betty Williams - Elizabeth Williams, a peace activist from Northern Ireland, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1976 for her work as a co-founder of the Community of Peace People. |
| Betty Lou Bumpers was an American politician, advocate for childhood immunizations, and world peace activist, who served as the First Lady of Arkansas and worked alongside Rosalynn Carter to promote childhood immunizations. |
