Liesl
LEEZ-el
German diminutive of Elizabeth
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Liesl Origin and Meaning
The name Liesl is a girl's name of German origin meaning "pledged to God".
Sweet but sleek, and distinctive, Liesl 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.
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. Also spelled Liesel, it might additionally be associated with the popular novel, The Book Thief.
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Famous People Named Liesl
- Liesl KarlstadtGerman actress and singer
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Liesl in Pop Culture
- Liesl von Trappeldest daughter in The Sound of Music
- Liesl Obrechtcharacter on American soap General Hospital