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Name Bethany
Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsBetony, Beth, Bettany, Bestney, Bestnee, Bestknee, Bestnie, Besny, Besnie, Besnee, Bester, Betham, Beetam, Beetham, Beatam, Beatham, Beetem, Beedham
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Meaning & History
Possibly a topographic name derived from the Old English plant name betonice meaning "betony". The form of the name has been altered by folk association with the New Testament place name.