The nameLisette
Lisette is a French pet form of Élisabeth and Lise. It was mostly given in France from the 1930s to the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Lisette comes from Élisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath".
Origin
French. The -ette ending, as in Josette or Ginette, makes it an affectionate diminutive.
History
Lisette is a maid's name in Marivaux's comedies. It peaked in France in the early 1950s.
Popularity of the name Lisette
Lisette in France
Lisette was most popular in France in the 1940s, with 990 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Lisette. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1953. Half of all babies named Lisette in France were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lisette mean?
Lisette comes from Élisabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath".
What is the origin of the name Lisette?
French. The -ette ending, as in Josette or Ginette, makes it an affectionate diminutive.
Is Lisette a girl's or a boy's name?
Lisette is a girl's name.