Standard spelling
贝蒂
Bèi dì
The standard Chinese spelling of Betty.
- 贝
- treasure, shell
- 蒂
- a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Betty.
Betty in Chinese
In Chinese, Betty is written 贝蒂 (Bèi dì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 碧婷 (Bì tíng): a Chinese-style name meaning jade green and graceful.
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贝蒂
Bèi dì
Betty
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
碧婷
Bì tíng
A Chinese-style name meaning jade green and graceful.
- 碧
- jade green
- 婷
- graceful
Sounds like the “Bet-ty” of Betty and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
蓓
Bèi
A single character meaning flower bud.
- 蓓
- flower bud
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Betty comes from.
Betty is a pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew, meaning “God is my oath”. It was one of the most popular names of the 1920s and 30s.
Famous Bettys in Chinese
- Betty Whiteactress, The Golden Girls贝蒂·怀特
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 贝蒂 (Bèi dì) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Betty.
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贝Water蒂Wood
贝蒂 carries Water and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Wood; if it needs Fire, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Betty in Chinese
What does the name Betty mean?
Betty is a pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew, meaning “God is my oath”. It was one of the most popular names of the 1920s and 30s.
How do you say Betty in Chinese?
Betty is written 贝蒂 and pronounced Bèi dì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Betty.
What does 碧婷 mean?
碧婷 (Bì tíng) is a Chinese-style name for Betty: a Chinese-style name meaning jade green and graceful. 碧 means “jade green”, 婷 means “graceful”.
Which version of Betty is best for a tattoo?
贝蒂 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 碧婷 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.