Beth - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Beth \b(e)-th\ is pronounced beth. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "house". Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew) "God's promise", Bethel and Bethany. Not used before the 19th century. Literary: Louisa May Alcott gave the name to the sweet, gentle and most beloved of the four daughters in "Little Women".

Beth has 3 variant forms: Bessie, Bet and Bethan.

For more information, see also related names Bat, Beta, Betty and Jobeth.

Baby names that sound like Beth are Bett, Beata, Beate, Beda, Bethea, Bethia, Betti, Bette, Betta, Bit, Peta and Pet.

Beth is a very popular female first name and an uncommon surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Beth. Click here to compare Beth with related baby names.