Could Bethany be shortened to Betsy / Betty?

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I love the name Elizabeth and all it's possible shortenings, but it is the name of the OW, who had an affair and is now together with one of my relatives (not my marriage).

I also really like Bethany, but wonder if it could also be shortened to Betsy / Betty or not.

I know a Bethany that's shortened to Betty so yes it can be done. Although Beth is beautiful too.

Thanks, I like Beth and also there is the added bonus of potential nn Annie which is also nice.

Betsy is so cute !

Betsy is a lovely name. There's a beautiful little Betsy at DS's school. I think she's actually Elizabeth but is known only as Betsy, so could just as easily be Bethany for her full name.

Yes why not

I like Beth (not a fan of Betsy, tbh).

Yes, I think it can :)

I know a Bethany shortened to Betty, too! Is yours auburn, Sofia?

Yes definitely!

We have a Bethany and we use Bethy (just sorta happened and stuck) although DH does call her Betty sometimes in jest! She also gets Beth and Bethany, I like its variations. Dunno about Betsy tho tbh

Yes, why not, I think it works well.

Why don't you just have Betsy? My DS is just Alex. We weren't fussed on Alexander so had Alex on his birth certificate.

I have a Betty (Elizabeth on the birth certificate) and lots of people compliment me on her name. You have great taste!

I definitely think that Bethany could be shortened to Betty. I've also heard Beatrice shortened to Betty too.

I suppose it could be whatever you want (I like Bess myself). My name is a shortened-ish version of my full name (as mispronounced by my toddler big sister).

Betsy is quite a particular style I think. Bethany has more options, if she didn't like Betsy when she was older. She could be Bethany, Beth, Betty, Betsy, Annie maybe.

Alex, I think is nice as a stand alone name btw. I feel the same way about Tom / Thomas (I prefer Tom on its own). Basically, I wouldn't insist on a longer version just for the hell of it iyswim. Some names are fine / better shorter.

Oh forgot Bess! Thanks original.

How about Elspeth?

Or Bethan, pronounced Beth Anne , lovely Welsh name

I love Elspeth! Bethan is nice too.

Any Welsh blood OP? Betsan could be shortened to Betty or Betsy.

Sadly not watto. Irish and very vaguely Scottish, I could claim a connection with, but not a drop of Welsh.

Oh yes Betsan is nice, Welsh blood here....!

We have a Bethany, though she's always been called Beth at school and now work. She gets called Betty by family though .

Yes I think so. I love Betsy as a name one it's own too though, pretty but strong

I know a Bethany who's name is always shortened to Beth. She's absolutely beautiful, intelligent & funny. I'm slightly biased though.

Yes Betsy or Betty could work too. The Bethany I know was known as Bethy when she was little.