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If short for Elizabeth, it's old-fashioned in a fun way. Imo, much better than Betty or Bessy, but not as good as Lissy, Ellie, or Lisbet.

I love Betsy as a nn for Elizabeth. My dh and I actually toyed with the idea with our last dd, however, our surname begins with a B and ends with a z sound so the whole effect was pretty bad. ;-)

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Old-fashioned doesn't have to mean bad, you know. And with Elizabeth, there are so many available nns to suit every stage of life.

I love it. Very sassy and unique. WAAAAY better than boring ol' Liz or Beth.

I kind of like it but I would never use it. It is a tad dated but I do know a girl, early 20's, named Betsy.

This message was edited 5/3/2007, 2:26 PM

I have a friend (20 year old sporty blonde) named Betsy. I always thought it was kind of old-fashioned, but it actually suits her. I think I'd be anti the name if I didn't know someone it fit.

I'm 20 years old, and I have a friend my age named Elizabeth, but everyone calls her Betsy. So no, I dont really think it's *too* dated.

I really like Betsy (and Betsey as it's spelled on my family tree) and this that it's sweet. It is a little old-fashioned in sound but using it on a little girl would bring new life to it and freshness. I think it's cute and spunky and sweet.

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I know a lady named Betsy who has is thin, blond, and pretty and the name always makes me think of her or a little girl with curls. I think it has a very young sound to it.

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But I don't think I'd use Betsy as a name by itself but as a nickname for Elizabeth incase later in the girl's life she looks or feels more like a Liz, Lizzie, Eliza, Beth, Lisa, or Ellie. :)

I think it can be used in modern times. I find it to be a nn for Elizabeth. Which Elizabeth is timeless and classic and is never dated in my opinion. I would only use it as a nn for Elizabeth.

Hi, Jen ~
I love Betsy! It does have an old-fashioned quality to it, but for me that's part of the charm.

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I would seriously consider using Betsy, but only as a nickname for Elizabeth. It's a bit too cute to be a stand alone name, IMO.

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DH :-)

I have a friend named Betsy, but I think it's short for Elizabeth. I like Betsy. I think it's cute.