Liesl

LEEZ-el
German diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"

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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Liesl Popularity

Famous People Named Liesl

  • Liesl Karlstadt
    German actress and singer
  • Liesl Laurie
    Miss South Africa 2015
  • Liesl Herbst
    Austrian tennis player

Liesl in Pop Culture

  • Liesl von Trapp
    eldest daughter in The Sound of Music
  • Liesl Obrecht
    character on American soap General Hospital