Name Meaning & Origin
"A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth, also used as a formal female given name."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Bessie is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Elizabeth, Beatrice and other names since the 16th century. It is sometimes a name in its own right.
Bessie is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Elizabeth, Beatrice and other names since the 16th century. It is sometimes a name in its own right.
Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.
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Root element "Bessie" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth, also used as a formal female given name.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~170,860 people named Bessie in the US. Peaked in 1916 with 4,132 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Bessie is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 4.
Bessie is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 170,860 people in the United States are named Bessie. The name peaked in 1916 with 4,132 recorded uses.
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