Betts

While Betts may have originated as an English last name, its roots lie in the first names Elizabeth, Bartholomew, and Beatrice. Typically gender-neutral, Betts stems from Bett, a medieval English shortened form of Elizabeth, Bartholomew, and Beatrice. From Hebrew and Aramaic to Greek and Latin, Betts' definitions arise from multiple different languages. Elizabeth means "my God is an oath," deriving from the Hebrew Elishevaʿ. Bartholomew's definitions of "son of Talmai" and "son of furrows" bring to mind the somewhat mysterious story of the Apostle Bartholomew. Every time your Betts embarks on an adventure or takes a big leap forward, you'll be reminded of Beatrice's translations of "traveler" and "voyager."