ELIZABETH  

Gender: F
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "pledged to God"

Popularity in 2008: #9

While Elizabeth, one of the premiere classic girls' names, is still in the Top 10, there are actually fewer babies getting the name these days. It has so much going for it -- rich history, broad appeal, and timeless style -- that no matter how many little Lizzies, Elizas, and Beths are out there, you can still make it your own.

Variations:
Ellyssa, Beth, Lisabeth, Bettey, Elisheba, Elisabeth, Bett, Lilabet, Lyzbette, Ellie, Bess, Lyzbeth, Elyssa, Leeza, Betsie, Elizabee, Elysabeth, Bette, Elyza, Libbi, Bet, Alizabeth, Elyzza, Lyzbet, Elyse, Bettie, Elsy, Betsi, Ellsi, Leesa, Elisheva, Lyzanne, Elisabith, Lisabet, Lyza, Lizabeth, Ellspet, Ellyza, Libby, Betsey, Lizbet, Bessy, Bessie, Lyzette, Lizanne, Betty, Liz, Betsy, Buffy, Lizzie, Lisbeth, Ellyse, Lysa, Bessi, Lyssie, Lisanne, Ellisa, Elsee, Lizzi, Lilibet, Lizzy, Lizbeth, Lilibeth

People who like Elizabeth also like:

Amelia, Anna, Audrey, Caroline, Katherine, Clementine, Cordelia, Eleanor, Hazel, Lila, Rose, Violet, William, Oliver, Declan

Elizabeth is being discussed in our message boards:

• James for a girl?
• Bizarre Name List.
• Poll: Once a Nickname... Always a Nickname???
• Best of British - some Telegraph birth announcements
• Unexpected, soft, and pretty girl names?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Elizabeth:

• SCOTTISH BABY NAMES: What's 'in' in Inverness?
• IRISH NAMES NOW: What's doing in Dublin?
• HEROINE NAMES: Worthy Women with Notable Names, Part 2: Cultural Icons
• ELIZABETH: The Name That Has Everything?
• THE BABY WITH NO NAME