Bettie

Bettie is an English diminutive form of Elizabeth, which traces back through Latin and Greek Elisabet to the Hebrew name Elisheba, composed of the elements el, meaning God, and sheva, interpreted as either oath or abundance. It emerged as an affectionate pet form alongside Betty, Bess, and Bessie, all popular throughout the English-speaking world from the eighteenth century onward. Bettie Page, the American model and cultural icon of the 1950s, is among the name's most recognized bearers. Closely related forms include Bet, Betty, Beth, and Betsy.