Ozian Names

Names used in various Oz novels by L Frank Baum.
  1. Betsy
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elizabeth
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      This Elizabeth nickname has a decidedly retro feel--think Betsy Ross and the Betsy Wetsy doll-- once seen as a perkier, younger-sounding alternative to Betty. But with Betty on the brink of a comeback, pigtailed Betsy could return as well.
  2. Billina
    • Dorothy
      • Origin:

        English variation of Greek Dorothea
      • Meaning:

        "gift of God"
      • Description:

        In the 1930s, Dorothy left Kansas and landed in the Land of Oz; by the '80s she had become a Golden Girl, living in Miami with roommates Blanche and Rose, giving her a decidedly older image. But parents today seeking a quiet classic are bringing Dorothy back—she reentered the Top 1000 in 2011 after almost completely disappearing.
    • Em
      • Origin:

        Short form of Emma or Emily, German or Latin
      • Meaning:

        "universal or rival"
      • Description:

        There are a lot of little girls called Em today, but not that many named Em, just Em. As a first name, it's a bit reductive, especially with all the children named Emma, Emily, Emilia, Emeline, and onward. But we can see it working as a creative middle name, perhaps a clever way to honor Grandpa Mike?
    • Evring
      • Henry
        • Origin:

          German
        • Meaning:

          "estate ruler"
        • Description:

          Henry is back. The classic Henry climbed back onto the Top 10 in the US in 2021 for the first time in over a century, and now stands at Number 8.
      • Ozma
        • Origin:

          Literary invention
        • Description:

          Princess Ozma was the leading character of L. Frank Baum's book Ozma of Oz.
      • Polychrome
        • Toto
          • Trot
            • Woot