a variant of betty, a diminutive of the female given name elizabeth

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Definition of a variant of betty, a diminutive of the female given name elizabeth in English English dictionary

Bette

Well, Bette, I married you as Bess and I've always liked that name. It's a name you don't hear very often; it's a strong name like you. Every time I call you Bette I'm afraid somebody else might answer..

Hyphenation

a va·ri·ant of betty, a di·mi·nu·tive of the fe·male giv·en name E·liz·a·beth