Bessie
The name Bessie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, and is of English origin. The meaning of Bessie generally refers to 'house, God's promise'. The name has been popular in several areas, mainly in Europe, since the 16th century. A few known personalities with this name include Bessie Abott, an American soprano who had an international career during the mid-20th century. She was especially connected with the Paris Opera and the Metropolitan Opera and dominated in exhibitions of Italian and French shows of the Romantic Period. Another famous associate is Bessie Head who was a South African author. Despite her birth in South Africa she is normally viewed as Botswana's most compelling essayist.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
pledged to God
Origin
Diminutive of Elizabeth
Numerology
B is for bloom, your glow of life.
E is for eternal, your spirit will live.
S is for success, in all you will do.
S is for scholar, the brilliant in you.
I is for ideals, no higher!
E is for enjoy, your life can be fun!
Lucky
Bessie lucky number is 5.
Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.
Famous People Named Bessie
- Bessie Smith American jazz singer
- (Bessie) Wallis Warfield Simpson Duchess of Windsor, American socialite; wife of Britain's King Edward VIII
- Bessie Love (born Juanita Horton) American silent film actress
- Bessie Barriscale (born Elizabeth Barry Scale) American stage and silent film actress
- Bessie Coleman American aviatrix
Bessie in Pop Culture
- Bessie character in The Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton
- Bessie Busybody character from the TV show "Lazy Town"
- Bessie Mrs. Forrester's cow in Cranford
- Bessie Clavell character in "The Sims 3" computer game
