Liesel

Sweet but sleek, and distinctive, Liesel is an old German nickname-name for Elisabeth. It might have once seemed inextricably tied to to its country of origin, but now, like Elsa, Enzo, Saoirse, Freya, Soren, and Heidi, it leans more towards being international and European chic.

The name can also be spelled Liesl, however Liesel may feel more familiar and user friendly outside of German speaking countries.

Many people associate the name with Liesl von Trapp, the eldest daughter in The Sound of Music, who is "Sixteen Going on Seventeen", as her song famously says. The Liesel spelling however might be more closely associated with Liesel Meminger from the popular novel (and film), The Book Thief.

Pronounced LEE-zul.

As of October 2026, Liesel ranked #4830 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2794 in 2015, Nameberry popularity #958.