Lizzie is a name that proves that the shortened form of a name can work as well as the name itself. Though initially a nickname, it has become more common to use Lizzie as a proper name. Read on to learn more about this name.
Meaning of the name Lizzie:
Hebrew: “God's promise”.
Origin of the name Lizzie:
Lizzie is a shortened form of the Hebrew name “Elizabeth”, which translates roughly to “God's promise”.
Symbolism of the name Lizzie:
Lizzie tends to symbolize a break with tradition or with formality, generally with a hope that a child will look to the future.
Style of the name Lizzie:
Modern
Gender of the name Lizzie:
Lizzie is almost exclusively used as a name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Lizzie:
Lis-e
Number of syllables in the name Lizzie:
2
Emotion evoked from the name Lizzie:
Lizzie tends to evoke positive emotions, usually happiness and joy.
Alternative spellings for the name Lizzie:
- Lissie
- Lizy
- Lizzy
Nicknames for the name Lizzie:
Popularity of the name Lizzie:
According to the Social Security Administration, Lizzie has never ranked on the list of the top 1000 most popular baby girl names.
Related names for the name Lizzie:
Great middle names for Lizzie and their meanings:
- Rose (flower)
- Jade (precious substance)
- Claire (clear)
- Danielle (God is my judge)
- Grace (charm)
- Erin (from Ireland)
- Amber (precious substance)
- Jane (God is gracious)
Famous people with the name Lizzie:
- Lizzie Mears (American actress)
- Lizzie Fletcher (American Politician)
- Lizzie Borden (historical figure)
Lizzies in popular culture:
- Lizzie McGuire (character played by Hillary Duff)
- Lizzie(character played by Ashley Clements in The Lizzie Bennet Diaries)