Bechet

French surname

Bechet Origin and Meaning

The name Bechet is a girl's name of French origin.

Naming babies for personal heroes is the cool contemporary trend followed by Woody Allen when he honored New Orleans jazz clarinetist Sidney Bechet in his daughter's name--adding the middle name Dumaine after a cornet player who was another of his musical heroes. Bechet has a nice, catchy Gallic feel.

Famous People Named Bechet

  • Bechet Dumaine Allen
    daughter of actor/director Woody Allen