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Meaning and origin
Bethany is a Hebrew girl name. The meaning of the name is `House of Figs`.


Where is it used?
The name Bethany is mainly used in English and in the bible.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Bethania (In Spanish)
Bethney (In English (Modern))


In combination with other names:
In English: Jobeth (F)


If it's too long people might use
In English: Beth


See also
In English and in the bible: Elizabeth (F)


Extra information:
Alternative meanings (Old English) House of Figs

What Bethany`s say about their name

1. The best thing about the name Bethany:
   My whole school isnt called Bethany!
   The worst thing about the name:
   people call you befannie :(
   If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
   Then I wouldnt be who i am today
   Extra information:
   I hate being called beth-betty.And I dont like the fact that when Im a grandma,i'll be called Betty :0
2. The best thing about the name Bethany:
   It fits me.It's also unique.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Everyone calls me Britney.
   If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
   It would have been Brooke or brookelyn.
   Extra information:
   I have 2 friends named Brooke so I'm glad I'm not a Brooke also.
3. The best thing about the name Bethany:
   It's unique
   The worst thing about the name:
   No one other than English Speaking people can say it right.
   If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
   Jaylie
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4. The best thing about the name Bethany:
   It's a beautiful name, and it's very unique.
   The worst thing about the name:
   Umm, I get called Beth, Brittany, Stephanie, and Tiffany A LOT.
   If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
   My name would have been Tiffany because that was my parent's second choice, but then my name wouldn't have fit me at all.
   Extra information:
   Yeah, if your name is Bethany, then you're probably one of the coolest people ever :P
5. The best thing about the name Bethany:
   cuz its mine...mwa ha ha
   The worst thing about the name:
   peeps call me beth sometimes and me's donts likes it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
   i also like victoria and katherine
   Extra information:
   lalalalllalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalaa
6. The best thing about the name Bethany:
   I haven't met a whole bunch of Bethany's in my life.
   The worst thing about the name:
   I get called Brittany or Stephanie ALL THE TIME!
   If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
   well my mother wanted Bethany, my dad wanted Candi. So I guess I'd be a Candi... I'm glad my mother won that fight! lol
   Extra information:
   I don't like the nickname Beth and I have to ask people to call me Bethany and not Beth. Other than that, I really love my name!
7. The best thing about the name Bethany:
   it is unique and i like it
   The worst thing about the name:
   people call me beth and mistake it and call me brittany
   If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
   i wouldnt be me
   Extra information:
   i like my name
8. The best thing about the name Bethany:
   It's unique and unusual.
   The worst thing about the name:
   People call me Beth or Bethan.
   If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
   My mum would have called me Grace, but that doesn't suit me at all!
   Extra information:
   Bethany's everywhere, you and your name rock!
9. The best thing about the name Bethany:
   It is original
   The worst thing about the name:
   People tend to call me Beth and I do not like that name.
   If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
   
   Extra information:
   It is spelled Betheny
10. The best thing about the name Bethany:
    It is not common.
    The worst thing about the name:
    People want to call me Beth and I hate that.
    If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
    
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11. The best thing about the name Bethany:
    no body else i know is called it
    The worst thing about the name:
    people can call u beth-annie
    If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
    the people i know mite not ave known me because they just love my name
    Extra information:
    i love the name bethany thanks mum for callin me it
12. The best thing about the name Bethany:
    it is a pretty name
    The worst thing about the name:
    people ask Can i call you Beth
    If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
    
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13. The best thing about the name Bethany:
    Never had another one in my class,school, or work
    The worst thing about the name:
    being called stephanie or brittany
    If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
    no
    Extra information:
    love my name!
14. The best thing about the name Bethany:
    It's not a very common name
    The worst thing about the name:
    People call me Beth or Brittany.
    If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
    I wouldn't be me.
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15. The best thing about the name Bethany:
    I have only met 1 other bethany my whole life and I am 22
    The worst thing about the name:
    people call me Beth and that is not my name
    If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
    I wouldn't be me
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16. The best thing about the name Bethany:
    every one thinks it is a beautiful name
    The worst thing about the name:
    
    If my name wasn`t Bethany....:
    
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