Betsy

Short for Elizabeth

Betsy is a given name, a diminutive of Elizabeth.

It appears in several expressions: Heavens to Betsy! is a mild, old-fashioned exclamation of surprise.

In American history, Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first U.S. flag.

name

Liz

Nickname from Elisabeth

ElizaFemale name, divine oath
BessieTraditional cow's name
LizzieElizabeth, shortened informally

Libby · Elsie · Lizbeth · Isabel · nickname · diminutive · feminine · old-fashioned · endearing · girl

vintage

old-fashioned

Belonging to earlier times

nostalgicLonging for the past
retroEvoking recent past
quaintAttractively unfamiliar, outdated

homespun · traditional · antique · classic · timeless · heirloom · period · country · folksy · wholesome

Ross

flag

Cloth symbol or signal

AmericanFrom the U.S.
patrioticDevoted to homeland
seamstressOne who stitches garments

Philadelphia · revolutionary · colonial · thirteen · stripes · sewing · legend · folklore · independence · historical

Categories

hurricaneshurricane, tropical cyclone, Andrew, Katrina, eyewall
nicknamesnickname, pet name, alias, handle, moniker
Elizabeth nicknamesLiz, Lizzie, Lizzy, Bessie, Libby
pet namessweetheart, darling, Buddy, honey, Max

Opposites

formality of name

Feminine given name

Elisabeth · Eliza · Beth · Liz · Bethany

gender of name

BetsyBobby

Diminutive of Robert

Johnny · Tommy · Jimmy · Danny · Frankie

Phrases

Family

Elizabeth, Betty, Beth

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G