Bev

English

"dweller near the beaver stream"

Bev Origin and Meaning

The name Bev is a girl's name.

Bev is primarily a feminine name that originated as a short form of Beverly, which was initially an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'beaver stream.' This concise, single-syllable name carries a friendly, approachable quality that became particularly popular in the mid-20th century. Bev gained independent usage during the 1950s and 1960s when nickname forms were often given as formal names. While its popularity has declined since its peak, Bev retains a vintage charm and unpretentious warmth. It exemplifies the mid-century trend of short, efficient names and continues to be appreciated for its simplicity and nostalgic appeal.

Bev Rank in US Top 1000

# 992 in the US

Famous People Named Bev

• Beverly Eaves "Bev" Perdue American politician, former governor of North Carolina
• Bev Doolittle American painter
• Beverley "Bev" Francis Australian bodybuilder
• Beverley Joan "Bev" Oda Canadian MP
• Bev Sellars Canadian memoirist
• Beverley Anne "Bev" Brentnall New Zealand cricketer
• Bev Desjarlais Canadian MP

The name Bev in Pop Culture

• Bev Bighead frog in animated series "Rocko's Modern Life"
• Bev Houghton character on Australian soap "Number 96"
• Bev Unwin character on British soap "Coronation Street"
• Beverley "Bev" Harris character on TV's "Roseanne"
• Beverly "Bev" Van Ravensway stepsister in TV movie "A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song"