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I much prefer it to Bethany. Betony (whih in my dictionary has three syllables) is similar to Bryony - it's a usable nature name, and refreshingly uncommon. It's similar to the name of a British historian who appears on TV though hers is spelled differently. . Go for it!

This message was edited 2/28/2013, 6:10 AM

It's cute and usable.

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I had written it on a list of herb-names I made a long time ago when I was more creative about names ... I had no idea it was an actual name in use. It's sort of Katniss-ish, but since it's not famous that's ok.

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I think the only real trouble you might expect with it is that people might try to say it with three clear syllables. One might feel a little silly correcting them. Sort of like telling someone "it's not choc-o-late, it's choc-late." But I guess that isn't such a biggie, since almost all of the time, first introductions are spoken.

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Oh, and I'm dying to make a pun using the phrase "bettin' he" ... but that's not really a problem either, you can do that with bazillions of names. =)

This message was edited 2/27/2013, 5:35 PM

I love it! I know I first read it in a book somewhere, and liked it then. I have a fondness for plant names, and Betony is very "namey" because it sort of looks like Bethany, but better because it's unusual and naturey.

I don't like it because it sounds like a weird Cockney-accented mangling of Bethany, which I do like.

Not a bad meaning or sound, I just find it too close to Bethany for me to use.

I can't shake the feeling that people would first assume "Bethany", especially if it's a little kid was saying it. But if you're okay correcting them, then I'd have nothing against the name itself. Betty for a nickname? Ooo, or Tony? Or even without nicknames, it's refreshing.

I happen to love it; the sound is refreshing and sweet, reflective of the "minty" meaning. :)

I use this as a nickname for Bethany without thinking about it - I never realised it was an actual name. I don't hate it and there are worst names out there but I could never shake the jokey Bethany association I have with it. :)

I like it, it's one of my newest favorites. But when I first read it, I had to google to see what a betony is! Apparently the Swedish word for the plant is syska.