Bessie
/BESS-ee/
Meaning
Pledged to God
At a glance
- Origin: American
- Gender: girl
- Syllables: 2
- Popularity: Very common
- Baby-safe: Yes
Cultural notes
Bessie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, a name of Hebrew origin. It was very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with notable bearers including jazz singer Bessie Smith.
Vibes
American
English
girl
unisex