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I like it better than lispy Beth, but not as much as most other Elizabeth nns, especially Betsy and Betsan. Don't like Bethan, though.

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My mother's name was Beatrice. She attracted nns, not always related to her name (she preferred but never got the full form). One of her friends always called her Bess - nobody else ever did, and nobody ever knew why. So it's got quite pleasant personal associations, but not enough to make me like it enough to use.