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Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The ultra-rare name Libba is an offshoot of Elizabeth that has been used sparingly over the ages. It feels like a more substantial form of Libby, although Libby itself is much more common. You may be…
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
Although she declared her independence as far back as the reign of Elizabeth I — Good Queen Bess, Bess now sounds less passé than Beth or Betsy.
Italian variation of Elizabeth
This version softens, feminizes, and glamorizes the long-time favorite. A fresh way to honor Grandma Betty. Elizabetta is a variation.
Hungarian variation of Lillian
"lily, pledged to God"
English diminutive of Isabel
Tib and Tibb originated in the 13th century as nicknames for Theobald (for boys) and Isabel and Isabella (for girls). As Isabel grew in popularity, Tib(b) was used more often on girls. By the 16th…
Czech and Slovak variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
The most common form of Elizabeth in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, spelled Alžběta or Alžbeta.
Variation of Tib, English
Tib and Tibb were medieval nicknames for Isabel, which also spawned short forms such as Bel, Bibb, Ibb, Nibb, and Libb.
Icelandic
"pledged to god"
Icelandic form of Isabella, currently among the Top 5 girl names in Iceland.
Variation of Chevelle, variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
Chavelle is used both as a variation of Chevelle, an American name created by Chevrolet for a 1964 car model, and as a variation of Elizabeth.
Diminutive of Elizabeta, Slovene and Croatian
Originally a nickname for Elizabeta, the Slovene and Croatian form of Elizabeth, now Špela is more common as a stand-alone name.
Finnish diminutive of Esteri, Elisabet
"star; pledged to God"
A Finnish nickname for names such as Esteri, Elisabet, or any name starting with Es-.
Slovene and Croatian variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
Form of Elizabeth commonly seen in Slovenia and Croatia.
Polish variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
Diminutive of Běta, Czech
Bětuška is derived from Běta, a short form of Alžběta, the Czech variation of Elizabeth. Even in the Czech Republic, Bětuška is rarely used as a given name.
Diminutive of Elisabeth, Hebrew
Lise is most often found in the U.S. as the second half of the hybrid name Annalise. Canadian journalist Lyse Doucet bears a pretty alternative spelling, pronounced LEESE.
Diminutive of Elizabeth
A modern version of the dated Betty. You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.
Variation of Eilis, Irish form of Elizabeth
You may think of this as a variation of Eilis, an Irish name that rhymes with Irish, or a mashup of Eileen and Elise.
German variation of Elise
While Ilise is unusual, the E version is more attractive.
Czech from Hebrew, pet form of Elisheva
Eliška is warm and friendly, in the Misha, Sasha mode.
English
An English diminutive of Isabel or Elizabeth that works best with a longer form on the birth certificate.