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Elizabeth

Gender: F

Origin of Elizabeth: Hebrew

Meaning of Elizabeth: "pledged to God"

Elizabeth's Popularity in 2011: #11

Elizabeth, one of the premiere classic girls' names, is just outside the Top 10, yet there are actually fewer babies getting the name these days. Elizabeth has so much going for it -- rich history, broad appeal, and timeless style -- that no matter how many little girls there are named Lizzie, Eliza, and Beth out there, you can still make Elizabeth your own.

One important thing to keep in mind: If you choose Elizabeth, don't make the mistake some parents do and give her sister a name that may sound different but is basically Elizabeth in disguise, such as Isabel.

Elizabeth nicknames on the table today include Libby, Bess, Tibby, and even the so-antiquated-it's-cool Betty.

In the Bible Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist, and two of England's most notable queens have been Elizabeth I and II. And another memorable bearer was Elizabeth Taylor--who hated to be called Liz.

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People who liked Elizabeth also like:

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

Famous People Named Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Olsen - American actress
Elizabeth McGovern - American actress
Elizabeth Enright - American children's author
Elisabeth Shue - American actress
Elizabeth II - reigning monarch of England
Elizabeth I - former Queen of England
Elizabeth "Tina" Fey - American actress and comedian
Elizabeth Banks - American actress
Elizabeth Gillies - American actress/singer
Elizabeth Hurley - English model and actress
Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor - American actress
Elizabeth Perkins - American actress
Elizabeth Gaskell - English novelist
Pop Culture References for the Name Elizabeth
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Elizabeth "Liz" Lemon, from 30 Rock
Elizabeth Swan, from Pirates of the Caribbean
Elizabeth Bennet, from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
Elizabeth Cole, from the 'American Girl' doll collection

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