Pledged to God
A diminutive of Elizabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. It signifies a solemn oath or promise made to a divine power. While it gained independent popularity in the mid-20th century, it remains deeply rooted in its classic biblical origins.
Less common today
Bette isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,010 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic Academy Award-winning actress of Hollywood's Golden Age
Grammy and Emmy-winning singer and actress known as 'The Divine Miss M'
Inventor of Liquid Paper and mother of Michael Nesmith
Art gallery director and main character · The L Word
