Bessie Cottingham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bessie Cottingham — English
149K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bessie Cottingham is a name that combines English origins. The first name Bessie is a feminine given name of English origin. Bessie is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Elizabeth, Beatrice and other names since the 16th century. It is sometimes a name in its own right. Notable people with the name include: Bessie Abott (1878–1919), American operatic soprano Bessie Acland (1870–1959), New Zealand painter Bessie Anthony (1880–1912), American golfer Bessie Anstice Baker (1849–1914), Australian writer Bessie Bangay (1889–1987), English church worker Bessie Banks (actress) (1887–1969), American actress and screenwriter Bessie Banks (born 1938), American soul singer Bessie Bardot (born 1974), . The surname Cottingham: Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England Cottingham railway station, a railroad station in Cottingham Cottingham High School, a secondary school in Cottingham Cottingham, Northamptonshire, England Cottingham House, a house built in 1907 in Louisiana, USA Cottingham Phoenix, an English rugby team Cottingham Springboard Festival, an annual grassroots music festival in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire People with the surname Bob Cottingham (born 1966), American Olympic fencer Cicely Cottingham, American artist Edward B. Bessie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 149K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bessie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bessie

English

Bessie is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Elizabeth, Beatrice and other names since the 16th century. It is sometimes a name in its own right. Notable people with the name include: Bessie Abott (1878–1919), American operatic soprano Bessie Acland (1870–1959), New Zealand painter Bessie Anthony (1880–1912), American golfer Bessie Anstice Baker (1849–1914), Australian writer Bessie Bangay (1889–1987), English church worker Bessie Banks (actress) (1887–1969), American actress and screenwriter Bessie Banks (born 1938), American soul singer Bessie Bardot (born 1974), .

Surname: Cottingham

English

Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England Cottingham railway station, a railroad station in Cottingham Cottingham High School, a secondary school in Cottingham Cottingham, Northamptonshire, England Cottingham House, a house built in 1907 in Louisiana, USA Cottingham Phoenix, an English rugby team Cottingham Springboard Festival, an annual grassroots music festival in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire People with the surname Bob Cottingham (born 1966), American Olympic fencer Cicely Cottingham, American artist Edward B.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Bessie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Bessie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Bessie Cottingham:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Bessie?
The first name Bessie originates from English. Bessie is a feminine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Elizabeth, Beatrice and other names since the 16th century. It is sometimes a name in its own right. Notable people with the name include: Bessie Abott (1878–1919), American operatic soprano Bessie Acland (1870–1959), New Zealand painter Bessie Anthony (1880–1912), American golfer Bessie Anstice Baker (1849–1914), Australian writer Bessie Bangay (1889–1987), English church worker Bessie Banks (actress) (1887–1969), American actress and screenwriter Bessie Banks (born 1938), American soul singer Bessie Bardot (born 1974), .
When was Bessie most popular?
The name Bessie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cottingham?
The surname Cottingham originates from English. Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, England Cottingham railway station, a railroad station in Cottingham Cottingham High School, a secondary school in Cottingham Cottingham, Northamptonshire, England Cottingham House, a house built in 1907 in Louisiana, USA Cottingham Phoenix, an English rugby team Cottingham Springboard Festival, an annual grassroots music festival in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire People with the surname Bob Cottingham (born 1966), American Olympic fencer Cicely Cottingham, American artist Edward B.
How common is the surname Cottingham?
The surname Cottingham is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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