Betsy

Betsy is a diminutive of Elizabeth, which traces back through Late Latin Elisabetha and Greek Elisabet to Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance.' The Betsy form softens the formal name into something homespun and warm.

Betsy is a name with deep American roots — from Betsy Ross stitching the first flag to the classic image of a beloved family cow or horse bearing the name on a rural farm. For pets it carries that same wholesome, down-to-earth charm: a name for animals who are dependable, sweet, and deeply woven into the fabric of family life. It's especially lovely for gentle female dogs of the working or herding breeds, or for any pet who has that old-soul quality of knowing exactly where she belongs.