Bess
- Pronunciation
- [Bess]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Diminutive of Elizabeth.
- Origin
- English
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie | From Elizabeth - Consecrated to God | Female | English |
More English Cat Names
Other cat names that share Bess’s English origin.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Aaliyah | high exalted, to ascend | Female |
| Abbey | God Is Joy | Unisex |
| Abbie | my father is joyful | Female |
| Abbot | Abbey Father | Unisex |
| Abby | My father rejoices. Biblical: the name of King David's third wife described a... | Female |
| Abilene | Grass, A Plain | Male |
| Able | Breath | Unisex |
| Ace | A top performer; also the one or highest card in many games. | Male |
| Addie | Noble, Kind | Female |
| Addis | Son Of Adam | Unisex |
| Addison | Adam's son | Female |
| Addy | Noble, Kind | Unisex |
Scottish Fold Cat Names
Cat names commonly associated with the ScottishFold breed, including Bess.
| Name | Meaning | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | City in Scotland | Male |
| Adair | From the oak tree ford. | Male |
| Alastair | protector of mankind, defender, helper | Male |
| Alexander | protector of mankind | Male |
| Alison | German, noble | Female |
| Alistair | defending warrior | Male |
| Ally | Noble, Kind | Female |
| Andrew | manly, valiant, courageous | Male |
| Andy | Greek, "strong and manly" | Male |
| Angus | superb, unique | Male |
| Annabel | Beautiful Grace | Female |
| Archie | One who is bold | Male |
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