Betsy

Female

Meaning

God Is My Oath

Origin

English

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛtsi/

Traits associated with the name Betsy:

Dogs named Betsy tend to be loving, good-natured, industrious, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Betsy?

Naming your dog Betsy suggests that you have a fondness for traditional names and may have a sentimental attachment to the name. It could also suggest that you are a loyal and loving person who is willing to commit to something for the long term.

Is Betsy a good dog name?

Betsy has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Betsy isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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411
New York City Dog Name Database
413
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Betsy is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Betsy was, in the past month, the 1599th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Betsy is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Betsy was viewed 123 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Betsy's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Betsy is most adored in Minnesota, New Mexico and Michigan.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Tennessee, Alabama and Iowa.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Betsy.

Most popular breeds named Betsy:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Chihuahua
  4. American Pitbull Terrier
  5. Beagle

Betsy is found in these categories:

cute dog names
cute

Evokes images of sweet, petite pups, echoing Little Betsie from comics.

Dog names like Betsy:

Beautiful; short for Isabella.
Beautiful
Lazy girl.
From buffy the vampire slayer television series.
My god is a vow
Bringer Of Joy
Betsy dog name meaning

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Joanna (England, United Kingdom)
We have called our puppy Dachshaund “Betsy”
February 17, 2022

Let us know what you think of Betsy as a dog name!