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Bessie

Girl

English origin ยท /BES-ee/ ยท vintage

Meaning: Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew, meaning God is my oath.

Popularity 96/1002 syllablesPeaked 1916โ†“ Falling

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Most popular in the 1910s.

Today, Bessie is one of the most common baby names (popularity 96/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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