Betsy-Mae
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Betsy-Mae
Betsy-Mae is a compound name combining "Betsy" (a diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning "God's oath") and "Mae" (a diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam of uncertain meaning, possibly "of the sea" or "beloved").
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Etymology
Betsy-Mae is a compound name combining "Betsy" (a diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning "God's oath") and "Mae" (a diminutive of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam of uncertain meaning, possibly "of the sea" or "beloved"). The hyphenated combination emerged as a popular naming convention in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the American South and rural communities during the 20th century.
Betsy-Mae currently ranks #4,646 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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