The nameLise
Lise is a French and Scandinavian short form of Elisabeth.
- Girl's name
- French and Scandinavian
- Feast day
Meaning
Lise comes from Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath".
Origin
French and Scandinavian.
History
In the United States Lise reached 819th place in 1959.
Lise in other languages
Lise is a short form of Elisabeth, used in French, Danish and Norwegian. It is Lisa in Italian, German and Swedish, and Liesel in German.
Did you know?
- The physicist Lise Meitner gave the first explanation of nuclear fission in 1939, and the element meitnerium is named after her.
Famous people named Lise
- Lise Meitner, physicist
Popularity of the name Lise
Lise in the United States
Lise was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 1,084 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Lise. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 1959. Half of all babies named Lise in the United States were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Lise in France
Lise was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 8,940 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Lise. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Lise in France were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 613 births a year on average, against 868 in the five years before.
Lise in Belgium
Lise in Norway
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lise mean?
Lise comes from Elisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath".
What is the origin of the name Lise?
French and Scandinavian.
Is Lise a girl's or a boy's name?
Lise is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lise?
In 2024, Lise was the 16271st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 5 births.
What are the variants of the name Lise?
Variants and related names of Lise include Elisabeth and Lisiane.
Who are famous people named Lise?
Lise Meitner, physicist.