The nameBettina

Bettina is an Italian and German pet form of Elisabeth.

Meaning

Bettina comes from Elisabetta, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath".

Origin

Italian and German.

History

In the United States Bettina reached 714th place in 1965.

Famous people named Bettina

Popularity of the name Bettina

Bettina in the United States

17283rdmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1965peak year (192 births)
6,471babies named Bettina in the United States since 1880
096192 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Bettina was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 1,640 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Bettina. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1965. Half of all babies named Bettina in the United States were born before 1965, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Bettina in France

1974peak year (90 births)
2,895babies named Bettina in France since 1900
04590 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Bettina was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 690 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Bettina. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 1974. Half of all babies named Bettina in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Bettina in Austria

1258thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
1984peak year (634 births)
6,362babies named Bettina in Austria since 1984
0317634 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Bettina in Norway

1990peak year (29 births)
678babies named Bettina in Norway since 1945
01529 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bettina mean?

Bettina comes from Elisabetta, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath".

What is the origin of the name Bettina?

Italian and German.

Is Bettina a girl's or a boy's name?

Bettina is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Bettina?

In 2024, Bettina was the 17283rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 5 births.

What are the variants of the name Bettina?

Variants and related names of Bettina include Elsa, Elza, Ilsa, Isabelle, Izabella, Liliana, Lilibeth and Lizzy.

Who are famous people named Bettina?

Bettina von Arnim, writer.