The nameLizzy
Lizzy is a lively pet form of Elizabeth, the name of Austen's best loved heroine.
- Girl's name
- English
- Feast day
Meaning
Lizzy comes from Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath".
Origin
English, from Hebrew.
History
Elizabeth Bennet is called Lizzy by her family in Pride and Prejudice. In the United States Lizzy reached 1568th place in 1892.
Famous people named Lizzy
- Lizzy Yarnold, skeleton racer
Popularity of the name Lizzy
Lizzy in the United States
Lizzy was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 289 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Lizzy. Its rise began around 1922, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Lizzy in the United States 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 rising: 46 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Lizzy in France
Lizzy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 265 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Lizzy. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Lizzy in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Lizzy
Names from the same generation as Lizzy, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lizzy mean?
Lizzy comes from Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, "my God is an oath".
What is the origin of the name Lizzy?
English, from Hebrew.
Is Lizzy a girl's or a boy's name?
Lizzy is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lizzy?
In 2024, Lizzy was the 3134th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 51 births.
What are the variants of the name Lizzy?
Variants and related names of Lizzy include Bettina, Elisabeth, Elizabeth, Elsa, Elza, Ilsa, Isabelle and Izabella.
What are good sibling names for Lizzy?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lulu, Maddy, Kenza and Reva for a sister, Davy, Eliott, Hardy and Ayoub for a brother.
Who are famous people named Lizzy?
Lizzy Yarnold, skeleton racer.