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Is Betsy a nn or a name in its own right?

33 replies

FromageFrog · 26/07/2013 20:32

And does it stand the child and adult test?

I think it suits a little girl but not sure about an adult?

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BeanoNoir · 02/08/2013 18:17

A lot of names start off as nicknames but become names in their own right. Isn't Jack a nickname for John and Harry for Henry and Daisy for Margaret? Imo these are all now seen as names rather than nicknames. I like Betsy.

Alisvolatpropiis · 02/08/2013 21:16

It's a nickname.

Not the best one available either.

Alisvolatpropiis · 02/08/2013 21:19

Bean

Harri was a Welsh name in it's own right before it was adopted as a nickname for Henry spelt Harry.

I still see Jack and Daisy as nicknames though.

EhricLovesTeamQhuay · 02/08/2013 21:23

It's a cutesy/old lady chic nickname IMO. I don't like it much. Betsi even worse! Heinous.
I love Beth and Bethany.

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 02/08/2013 21:29

I know a Betsan whose nn is Betsy. She's 2 and cute, think it's a lovely nn.

nkf · 02/08/2013 21:32

It's a nickname for Elizabeth. It's cute. Elizabeth is one of the best names ever.

formicadinosaur · 04/08/2013 01:10

Love it. Bessy betsy Betty. All stunning.

Alisvolatpropiis · 04/08/2013 01:11

Ehric

I'm usually all about the Welsh names but Betsi makes me stabby.

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