Girl name · Hebrew
Bessie
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: God is my oathBessie is a girl's name that comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in English and Scottish.
- Meaning
- God is my oath
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #6889 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Bessie
As a girl's name, Bessie comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". It is used in English and Scottish.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Bessie on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Bessie on 4 lists.
“A country classic”
From Porch goose names, girl porch goose names
“Scots pet form of Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath.”
From Scottish girl names, scots and anglicized Scottish girl names
“Honors Coleman, a barrier-breaking 1920s pilot”
From Unique dog names, names from history and adventure
“God is my oath; Hebrew. Pet form of Elizabeth”
From Vintage girl names, cute old fashioned nickname names
How popular is Bessie?
- US rank in 2025
- #6,889
- 16 babies, 10 per million girls
- Best rank
- #9 in 1889
- Most babies: 4,122 in 1916
- Babies since 1880
- At least 170,140
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 11,711 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10,991 per million |
| 1900s | 8,193 per million |
| 1910s | 4,151 per million |
| 1920s | 2,690 per million |
| 1930s | 1,691 per million |
| 1940s | 764 per million |
| 1950s | 309 per million |
| 1960s | 142 per million |
| 1970s | 78 per million |
| 1980s | 44 per million |
| 1990s | 21 per million |
| 2000s | 10 per million |
| 2010s | 6 per million |
| 2020s | 9 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,963 | #8,883 | #10,700 | #9,220 | #6,974 | #6,735 | #8,113 | #7,308 | #9,666 | #6,889 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Bessie
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- BeasagGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BeileagGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BessMy God is an oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BethanGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BettieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- BettyGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ChavelaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EalasaidGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EilísGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- EilishGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElikapekaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElisaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- EliseGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- LisaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElsaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- IsabelGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- IsabellaGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElisabethGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElishebaMy God is an oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElizabethGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElsieGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
- ElskeGod is my oath (Hebrew, girl)
Middle names for Bessie
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Hebrew
- AnnaFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- EvaLiving, life (Hebrew, girl)
- MiriamForm of Mary, meaning uncertain; perhaps Egyptian beloved (Hebrew, girl)
- SarahPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
- AnneFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- DanielaGod is my judge (Hebrew, girl)
- HannahFavor, grace (Hebrew, girl)
- JudithWoman of judea (Hebrew, girl)
- LiaItalian, Portuguese and Greek form of Leah (Hebrew, girl)
- SaraPrincess, noblewoman (Hebrew, girl)
Bessie: common questions
What does the name Bessie mean?
Bessie comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath".
Is Bessie a boy or girl name?
Bessie is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Bessie come from?
Bessie comes from Hebrew and means "God is my oath". Today it is used in English and Scottish.
How popular is the name Bessie?
Bessie ranked #6,889 in the US in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Bessie?
Forms of Bessie with the same meaning and origin include Beasag (Scottish), Beileag (Scottish), Bess (English), Bethan (Welsh) and Bettie (English).
What middle names go with Bessie?
Middle names that flow well with Bessie include Daisy, Gemma, Honor, Ivy and Lark. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.