The nameLison
Lison is a French girl's name, a pet form of Élisabeth or Louise. Vintage and soft, it has grown since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Lison is an affectionate form of Élisabeth (Elizabeth), from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath", or sometimes of Louise.
Origin
French. Lison is one of the many pet forms of Élisabeth, like Lise or Lisette.
History
The name came back in the 2000s and 2010s. Girls named Lison celebrate their name day on Saint Elizabeth's feast.
Popularity of the name Lison
Lison in France
Lison was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 5,450 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Lison. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Lison in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 426 births a year on average, against 503 in the five years before.
Lison in Belgium
Lison was most popular in Belgium in the 2010s, with 246 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Lison. Half of all babies named Lison in Belgium were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lison mean?
Lison is an affectionate form of Élisabeth (Elizabeth), from the Hebrew Elisheva, "God is my oath", or sometimes of Louise.
What is the origin of the name Lison?
French. Lison is one of the many pet forms of Élisabeth, like Lise or Lisette.
Is Lison a girl's or a boy's name?
Lison is a girl's name.