Betty written in Chinese
贝蒂 is the standard Chinese transliteration used for foreign people or fictional characters, but as a Chinese personal name it sounds imported rather than like a native given name.
3 real Chinese names for Betty
These are given names (the part after the family name) that echo the sound of Betty and read naturally to Chinese speakers.
1 · classic
Bìtíng
“jade-green grace”
碧婷 echoes Betty with a similar bright opening and a light ti-ending.
2 · warm
Bèiníng
“blooming and serene”
蓓宁 picks up the Be- sound in Betty while turning it into a soft, natural Chinese name.
3 · modern
Bèiyán
“precious and lovely”
贝妍 keeps the same bright Be- start as Betty, with a smooth feminine finish common in Chinese names.
A nickname friends might use
贝贝 Bèibèi: a sweet pet name meaning precious little one.
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A full Chinese name puts the family name first: for example 林碧婷 (Lín Bìtíng). Many people choose a Chinese surname that sounds like their own last name, and a given name that carries the element their birth chart lacks.
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Betty is an English diminutive of Elizabeth, a name of Hebrew origin usually understood to mean “my God is an oath.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say Betty in Chinese?
The standard transliteration is 贝蒂, pronounced Bèidì. 贝蒂 is the standard Chinese transliteration used for foreign people or fictional characters, but as a Chinese personal name it sounds imported rather than like a native given name.
What is a good Chinese name for Betty?
Natural options that echo the sound of Betty: 碧婷 (Bìtíng, “jade-green grace”); 蓓宁 (Bèiníng, “blooming and serene”); 贝妍 (Bèiyán, “precious and lovely”). In a full Chinese name the family name comes first, followed by one of these given names.
How do you write Betty in Chinese characters?
As a transliteration: 贝蒂. As a real Chinese given name: for example 碧婷 (碧 = jade green, clear, 婷 = graceful, poised).
Can I use 贝蒂 as my Chinese name?
You can, but Chinese speakers will read it as a foreign name. Most people who live, study or work with Chinese speakers prefer a short name with a Chinese family name and a meaningful given name.
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Pinyin generated from the characters; tones shown with marks. Updated 2026-11-05.