Bethany Baggett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Bethany Baggett — Greek
60K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Bethany Baggett is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Bethany is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Bethany (Greek: Βηθανία (Bethania), which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning “House of figs" is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999. The surname Baggett: Al Baggett (fl. 1933–39), American college football coach Alley Baggett (born 1973), American glamour model Bart Baggett, American author and speaker Bill Baggett (1902–1978), English footballer Billy Baggett (1929–2015), American professional football player Charlie Baggett (born 1953), American football coach Julius H. Baggett (1925–2019), American politician Kevin Baggett (born 1966), American basketball coach Lee Baggett Jr. (1927–1999), American admiral Owen J. Baggett (1920–2006), American Army Air Force pilot during WWII Samantha Baggett (born 1976), American soccer player Bethany is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 60K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Bethany reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Bethany

Greek

Bethany (Greek: Βηθανία (Bethania), which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning “House of figs" is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999.

Surname: Baggett

English

Al Baggett (fl. 1933–39), American college football coach Alley Baggett (born 1973), American glamour model Bart Baggett, American author and speaker Bill Baggett (1902–1978), English footballer Billy Baggett (1929–2015), American professional football player Charlie Baggett (born 1953), American football coach Julius H. Baggett (1925–2019), American politician Kevin Baggett (born 1966), American basketball coach Lee Baggett Jr. (1927–1999), American admiral Owen J. Baggett (1920–2006), American Army Air Force pilot during WWII Samantha Baggett (born 1976), American soccer player

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 11%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Bethany Baggett

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Bethany?
The first name Bethany originates from Greek. Bethany (Greek: Βηθανία (Bethania), which is probably of Aramaic or Hebrew origin, meaning “House of figs" is a feminine given name derived from the Biblical place name, Bethany, a town near Jerusalem, at the foot of the Mount of Olives, where Lazarus lived in the New Testament, along with his sisters, Mary and Martha, and where Jesus stayed during Holy Week before his crucifixion. The name has been well-used in English-speaking countries. It was the 59th most popular name for girls in England and Wales in 2010, having ranked as high as 11th most popular name in those countries in 1999.
When was Bethany most popular?
The name Bethany reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Baggett?
The surname Baggett originates from English. Al Baggett (fl. 1933–39), American college football coach Alley Baggett (born 1973), American glamour model Bart Baggett, American author and speaker Bill Baggett (1902–1978), English footballer Billy Baggett (1929–2015), American professional football player Charlie Baggett (born 1953), American football coach Julius H. Baggett (1925–2019), American politician Kevin Baggett (born 1966), American basketball coach Lee Baggett Jr. (1927–1999), American admiral Owen J. Baggett (1920–2006), American Army Air Force pilot during WWII Samantha Baggett (born 1976), American soccer player
What are the origins of the name Bethany Baggett?
The name Bethany Baggett combines two different traditions: the first name Bethany has Greek roots, while the surname Baggett originates from English.
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