Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the female given names Elizabeth or Bethany.
Beth is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance.' It is also the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet, adding linguistic depth.
Beth March from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women is perhaps the most beloved literary bearer — gentle, musical, and deeply kind. That association gives Beth a tender, sincere quality. It works beautifully as both a standalone name and a middle name, particularly paired with longer first names.