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Bethel
house of God
About Bethel
Bethel resonates with spiritual depth and historical significance, offering a name rich in contemplative beauty. This choice speaks to parents who value tradition and meaning, who want their daughter's name to carry weight and purpose. Bethel has a serene, almost sacred quality that sets it apart from mainstream options. The name's two syllables create a solid, grounded feeling, suggesting stability and strength of character. While not commonly heard in playgrounds today, Bethel's rarity is precisely what makes it special—your daughter will have a truly unique identifier that sparks curiosity and conversation. It's a name that encourages thoughtfulness and depth, perfect for parents raising a child with strong values.
Popularity of the Name Bethel
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1891 | #800 |
| 1892 | #834 |
| 1893 | #663 |
| 1895 | #864 |
| 1896 | #874 |
| 1897 | #739 |
| 1898 | #823 |
| 1899 | #759 |
| 1900 | #640 |
| 1901 | #723 |
| 1902 | #758 |
| 1903 | #762 |
| 1904 | #780 |
| 1905 | #718 |
| 1906 | #707 |
| 1907 | #667 |
| 1908 | #711 |
| 1909 | #663 |
| 1910 | #672 |
| 1911 | #828 |
| 1912 | #678 |
| 1913 | #646 |
| 1914 | #651 |
| 1915 | #669 |
| 1916 | #667 |
| 1917 | #632 |
| 1918 | #673 |
| 1919 | #680 |
| 1920 | #711 |
| 1921 | #699 |
| 1922 | #666 |
| 1923 | #704 |
| 1924 | #688 |
| 1925 | #768 |
| 1926 | #777 |
| 1927 | #723 |
| 1928 | #866 |
| 1929 | #856 |
| 1930 | #927 |
| 1931 | #820 |
| 1932 | #791 |
| 1933 | #826 |
| 1934 | #857 |
| 1935 | #874 |
| 1936 | #888 |
| 1938 | #956 |
| 1940 | #990 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Bethel
Names Similar to Bethel
Nicknames for Bethel
- Beth
- Bet
- Bee
- Elle
Famous People Named Bethel
| Bethel Leslie | American actress and playwright |
| Bethel Solomons | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Bethel Johnson | American football player |
| Bethel Butrick | American politician |
| Bethel Amadi | Nigerian Olympic athlete |
| Bethel Haile | Eritrean long-distance runner |
| Bethel Gámez | Cuban volleyball player |
| Bethel McGrew | American painter |
| Bethel Foster | Canadian politician |
| Bethel Iheanacho | British neurologist |
| Bethel Nathan | American wedding officiant |
| Bethel UMC | American bishop |
| Bethel UCC | American minister |
| Bethel Sutherland | Canadian judge |
| Bethel Baptist Church | American pastor |
| Bethel Tate | British potter |
| Bethel College | American educator |
| Bethel Music | American music group |
| Bethel School District | American superintendent |
| Bethel Presbyterian Church | American preacher |
Characters Named Bethel
| Bethel Crouch | Character in a mystery novel series |
| Bethel Gray | Protagonist in a fantasy book series |
| Bethel Reed | Fictional detective in a crime novel |
| Bethel Thorn | Main character in a romance novel |
| Bethel Rivers | Heroine of a science fiction story |
| Bethel Clarke | Character in a historical fiction novel |
| Bethel Taylor | Protagonist of a young adult novel |
| Bethel Lane | Fictional witch in a fantasy series |
| Bethel Steele | Adventurer in a steampunk story |
| Bethel Hartman | Lead character in a drama novel |
| Bethel Rose | Protagonist of a mystery novel |
| Bethel Swift | Time traveler in a science fiction book |
| Bethel Morgan | Heroine of a western novel |
| Bethel Knight | Character in a fantasy adventure |
| Bethel Sawyer | Main character of a coming-of-age novel |
| Bethel Blair | Protagonist in a romantic suspense story |
| Bethel Fox | Detective in a crime thriller |
| Bethel Stone | Adventurer in a fantasy world |
| Bethel Hale | Character in a historical romance |
| Bethel Blackwood | Lead in a gothic fiction novel |