Bess

Although she declared her independence as far back as the reign of Elizabeth I--Good Queen Bess, Bess now sounds less passé than Beth or Betsy.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

pledged to God

Origin

Diminutive of Elizabeth

Numerology

B is for befriend, it is so easy for you.

E is for excite, your spirit is catching!

S is for serious, not always joking.

S is for select, as few are chosen.

Lucky

Bess lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Bess

• Good Queen Bess one of Queen Elizabeth I's many titles
• Jamison Bess Belushi daughter of actor Jim Belushi

Bess in Pop Culture

• Nell Turbody character on TV's "Rescue Me"
• Nellodee "Nell " character in Neal Stephenson's "The Diamond Age, or A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer"
• Nell McLaughlin character in "My friend Flicka" by Mary O'Hara
• Nell Fenwick character in the "Dudley Do,Right" segments of animated series "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show"
• Nell Rebecchi character on Australian soap opera "Neighbours"