Bess

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    Origin:
  • English: Familiar form of Elizabeth; Featuring music by composer George Gershwin, the renowned opera Porgy and Bess depicts life in the poor African-American community of Charleston, SC.
Popularity:
How popular is Bess? Here's how many babies were named Bess over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Elisabet   •   Elisabeth   •   Elizaveta   •   Elsa   •   Lisabet   •   Lisabeth   •   Lizabeth   •   Lyzbeth
Nicknames:
Bessie   •   Bessy   •   Beta   •   Beth   •   Bette   •   Bettina   •   Betty   •   Buffy   •   Eliza   •   Elli   •   Els   •   Elsa   •   Elzira   •   Ilsa   •   Ilse   •   Libby   •   Liesl   •   Liezel   •   Lilibet   •   Lilibeth   •   Lise   •   Liz   •   Liza   •   Lizbet   •   Lizbeth   •   Lizette   •   Lyza   •   Sissy   •   Telsa
Famous Namesakes:
Singer Bessie Smith
Syllables:
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