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Bessie
Girl NameEnglish Origin
Meaning
Diminutive of ELIZABETH.
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SpiritualityFamous People Named Bessie
Bessie Griffin
Bessie Griffin (née Arlette B.
CharismaCreativity
Bessie Abott
Bessie Abott (1878 – February 9, 1919) was an American operatic soprano who had an active international career during the early 20th century.
Bessie Louise Pierce
Bessie Louise Pierce (20 April 1888 – 3 October 1974) was an American historian known for her three-volume work, A History of Chicago.
IntelligenceKindnessWisdom
Bessie Wheeler
Bessie Wheeler (1876–?), was a painter about whom little is known.
CharismaCreativity
Bessie Darling
Bessie C.
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