In the past I've been rather indifferent to
Beth, it's sweet but without the fuss that a lot of nicknames for
Elizabeth usually have. I've known many Bethanys (most now in the 20-30 age range) and while it's a nice name it's a bit too common among my own family and friends set for me to use it myself. Recently I have made friends with a new
Bethany who is about 22, athletic, gorgeous brown curly hair, an olive complexion and a sweet and friendly personality and she's helped add a freshness to the image I have of the name
Bethany. Also this is the first
Bethany I've known who doesn't mind being called
Beth by her close friends and family and there's somehow just a sweetness to hearing them
Beth being used with
Bethany. I'd say it would work very well and I'm liking
Bethany nn
Beth a bread deal right now.