Bettina

Bettina is a female first name.

Origin and Meaning of the Name

Short form of Elisabeth ( probably from the Italian ), Hebrew ( God is my oath, God is perfection). Also goes back to the second letter in the Hebrew alphabet Beth ( Beth, ב ) = house / site.

Dissemination

Beginning of the 20th century was the name Bettina uncommon in Germany. From the mid- forties its popularity increased. In the sixties the name was several times among the ten most awarded female name each year. Then his popularity declined more and more. Since the mid- nineties Bettina children are barely mentioned.

Name-day

The best known name day of Elisabeth / Bettina is 19 November.

Since there were several holy Elizabeth, also name days are used: January 20, January 22, February 5, February 28, April 3, June 19, July 4, November 25.

Famous names winners

• Bettina von Arnim (1785-1859), German writer
• Bettina Rheims ( b. 1952 ), French photographer
• Bettina Wulff (born 1973 ), wife of Christian Wulff

Variants

Bethina, Bettine, Betti, Betty, Betzi, Betsy, Beth, Bez, Bezn, Betina, Bette, Bezl, Beddy, Tina etc.

Male version: Bettino