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English, diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Yes, it's a word name, but Busy is also a rare pet form of Elizabeth. And yes, actress Busy Philipps was christened Elizabeth--she was given the nickname because she was such an active child. She…
Short form of ZULMA, Arabic
"healthy, vigorous"
Zuly is the spunky short form of Zulma, and is commonly used on its own, often in the Latino community.
Irish
"jealousy"
The Etain (or more properly Étaín) of Irish mythology was a beautiful fairy turned into a fly (or in some versions, a butterfly), by a jealous queen. The insect Étaín fell into a glass of milk and…
Diminutive of Elizabeth
Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.
Bizzy has a 1930s wisecracking waitress -- think Mitzi, Flossie, Fanny -- feel to it, yet at the same time feels like a fresh, modern nickname for Elizabeth. Given that any Bizzy better be, this name…
Shu Shu is an uncommon feminine name with likely Chinese or East Asian origins. In Chinese, 'Shu' can have multiple meanings depending on the characters used, including 'gentle,' 'book,'…
Soosan is a feminine name primarily found in Persian, Arabic, and Middle Eastern cultures. It's a variant spelling of Susan, which ultimately derives from the Ancient Egyptian 'sšn' meaning 'lotus…
Arabic, Persian, and Iranian form of Susan, Hebrew, Greek
"white flower, lily; safe, unwounded"
A variation of Susan or Susannah, sometimes used among Arabic and Iranian speakers, however, it might also be used as a Hungarian variant, or as a feminine form of Sosandros, a Greek name meaning…
Suesan represents a phonetic respelling of Susan, a classic feminine name derived from the Hebrew 'Shoshana' meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' This alternative spelling maintains the traditional…
Suesann is a feminine given name that appears to be a creative variation of the classic name Susan, with a unique spelling. Susan itself derives from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or…
Suesonne is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a modern compound creation combining elements of names like Sue or Susan with the French-sounding ending "-sonne" (which…
Sueva is an unusual feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'suavis' meaning 'sweet,' 'pleasant,' or 'agreeable.' This rare name carries connotations of gentleness and charm. It shares…
Suezanne is a feminine given name that appears to be a variant or creative spelling of Suzanne. It combines elements of the name 'Sue' with 'Zanne,' creating a distinctive variation. The traditional…
Suisan is an uncommon feminine name with possible Japanese origins, where 'sui' can mean 'water' and 'san' could represent the honorific suffix or derive from other Japanese elements. Alternatively,…
Sonel is a delicate feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from French or African naming traditions. It may be related to the French 'sonner' meaning 'to ring' or 'to sound,' suggesting…
Sunel is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In South African contexts, particularly among Afrikaans speakers, it emerged as a modern creation combining elements of sunshine ("son" in…
Susee is a feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive or variant spelling of Susan or Susie. The name Susan originates from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' This particular…
Susen is a feminine variant of Susan, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' This spelling variation maintains the traditional pronunciation while offering a unique…
Suson appears to be a rare variant spelling of Susan, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This uncommon spelling might reflect dialectal pronunciations or could be a…
Suzon is a feminine French name that originated as an affectionate diminutive of Suzanne, which derives from the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This charming, petite name carries the…
