Bessie Name Origin
/BESS-ee/-
British (Caucasian) 60%
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American (Caucasian) 30%
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Canadian (Caucasian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Bessie
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Bessie is a diminutive form of Elizabeth, originating from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my oath.' It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, especially in Britain and America.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Bessie each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).