Betty
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Pronunciation Breakdown
Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Betty
Syllables (2)
Bold syllables indicate primary stress
Sound Breakdown
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Standard international representation
Pronunciation Tips
• Betty has 2 syllables. Take your time with each part.
• Emphasize the syllable marked in bold for correct pronunciation.
Structure
Usability
Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
Name Personality
Key Characteristics
Balanced and versatile
Balanced rhythm
Consonant-rich and crisp
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
Most frequent letters in Betty
Visual Pattern
Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants
Name Statistics
How does Betty compare to the average name?
Betty is easier than average by 3.0 points.
Difficulty Scale:
Names related to Betty (root: betty)
Current Name
Related Names (15)
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Betty belongs to a family of 30 related names.Showing 15 most common variations.
The name Betty has no known meanings.
Life Path Number
Selfless individuals dedicated to serving humanity and making the world better.
Most Common Letters
Sound Composition
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
Betty Caywood
American sportscaster
Born: 1931
Betty Careless
18th century London prostitute and brothel owner
Born: 1700
Betty Compton
American singer and actress (1904–1944)
Born: 1904
Betty Churcher
Australian art gallery director (1931-2015)
Born: 1931
Betty Corday
American television producer (1912-1987)
Born: 1912
Betty Cooper Hearnes
American politician (1927-2023)
Born: 1927
Betty Currie
Personal Secretary to Bill Clinton
Born: 1939
Betty Faire
British actress (1897-1981)
Born: 1897
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | girl | #92 | 1959-1959 | 
| France | girl | #479 | 1999-1999 | 
| United Kingdom | girl | #409 | 2018-2018 | 
| United States | boy | #982 | 1946-1946 | 
| United States | girl | #904 | 1996-1996 | 
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Showing top 5 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)