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Bethany

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17caterpillars1mouse · 20/04/2025 20:46

Was at church on Good Friday and the vicar mentioned the nane Bethany, as in the place. It made me think of Bethany if a different light, I've always liked Bethan but seen Bethany as a little dated and ditsy.

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JuneySunshine · 22/04/2025 13:40

We have a 3 yo Bethany. Still very pleased with our choice (luckily!). It's known but not over-common, and (imo) a nice chnage from all the Eva/ Ava/ Ada/ Evie/ Elsie vowel-names for girls which are very common in her age group.

She reffered to herself as 'Betty' when she was first talking which was very unexpected but adorable and now get's Bethany but we like Beth too.

Sunflowerso · 21/04/2025 18:08

Bit 90s.. will ultimately get shortened to Beth.

DanDin · 21/04/2025 11:22

@TheeNotoriousPIG , Bethan isn't timeless. It was hugely popular in Wales in the 1960s. It's not been used by Welsh-speaking parents for decades. It's a name that puts a woman in the 50-70 age bracket.

Babies called Bethan in England & Wales since 1996

StarDolphins · 21/04/2025 11:13

Kittkats · 21/04/2025 11:10

Me too- 47. How old are you?

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50! 😆

Kittkats · 21/04/2025 11:10

StarDolphins · 20/04/2025 21:42

My name is Bethany! I’m really old though so I think I must’ve been the first person to be called it🤣 I like it though!

Me too- 47. How old are you?

Muffinmanfromdrurylane · 21/04/2025 11:08

My dd is a Bethany. She is 20 now and we have only ever met 2 others. I am also a teacher and have only ever taught one Bethany. Love her name.

TISagoodday · 21/04/2025 10:46

Love this name!

user1492757084 · 21/04/2025 10:43

Beth and Bethany are lovely.

BoleynMemories13 · 21/04/2025 10:41

I'm not keen on the sound of the full name (totally get both the blocked nose and pudding comments!). It was very overdone in the late 90s/ early 00s.

However, I do love the name Beth. Personally, I would opt for Elizabeth nn Beth though.

Theoldwoman · 21/04/2025 01:35

Love it!

TrelawnyBastian · 21/04/2025 01:34

Always loved Bethany, I think its a beautiful name x

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Snugglemonkey · 20/04/2025 22:44

PurpleChrayn · 20/04/2025 21:54

It’s a bit breathy and insipid, like a blocked nose.

Wtf?

Bbq1 · 20/04/2025 22:38

My niece is Bethany - or Beth. She's an adult. In think it's pretty and timeless.

motherhen27 · 20/04/2025 22:30

I like Beth but not Bethany. Sounds a bit wet and frilly to me.

RuthW · 20/04/2025 22:29

It's dated now.

Moreteaandchocolate · 20/04/2025 22:26

Lovely! I do prefer Bethan though 😊

GreenTurtles3 · 20/04/2025 22:04

My daughter is Bethany and the only one in her primary school. She knows about the biblical link and loves her name.
I think it makes a change from all the Ava, Eva, Isla, Mia names.

purpleme12 · 20/04/2025 22:03

PurpleChrayn · 20/04/2025 21:54

It’s a bit breathy and insipid, like a blocked nose.

😂 what on earth

sunshineandshowers40 · 20/04/2025 22:01

I like the name Bethany- know 2 both in their 30's who go by Beth.

Viviennemary · 20/04/2025 22:00

Its a very nice name but a bit dated.

123feraverto · 20/04/2025 21:58

It is my name , no one ever calls me that , always Beth

BatchCookBabe · 20/04/2025 21:55

PurpleChrayn · 20/04/2025 21:54

It’s a bit breathy and insipid, like a blocked nose.

??? Confused

PurpleChrayn · 20/04/2025 21:54

It’s a bit breathy and insipid, like a blocked nose.

fudgesmummy · 20/04/2025 21:50

My now 38 year old DS would have been Bethany if he was a girl