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International Variations of Elizabeth

  1. ElsbethHeart
    • Origin:

      German variation of Elizabeth
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      Although they could be easily confused, Elsbeth is a fairly unusual contracted German version of Elizabeth, while cousin Elspeth hails from Scotland. With its 'beth' ending, Elsbeth feels closer to the mother name.
  2. EliskaHeart
    • Origin:

      Czech from Hebrew, pet form of Elisheva
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      Eliška is warm and friendly, in the MISHA/SASHA mode.
  3. IssaHeart
    • Origin:

      Variation of Isa, German
    • Meaning:

      "strong-willed"
    • Description:

      Issa might make more sense if you're using it as a nickname for any one of the various names ending in -issa, but this spelling is also an Arabic and Hebrew boy name. The Isa spelling is almost exclusively feminine.
  4. LizaHeart
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Eliza and Elizabeth, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      Liza's heyday was the mid-1970s, following on the heels of super-popular sister Lisa. But thanks to the fact that it never became superpopular, Liza remains a name not especially tied to one generation or style.
  5. ElkaHeart
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian, pet form of Adalheidis
    • Meaning:

      "noble one"
    • Description:

      Much more manageable than the full form of the name. Possible international alternative to Ella.
  6. LizetteHeart
    • Origin:

      French, diminutive of Elizabeth
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      Whether you spell it Lisette or Lizette, a somewhat dated diminutive that nevertheless retains some charm.
  7. IlseHeart
    • Origin:

      Dutch variation of Ilsa
    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"
    • Description:

      Pronounced with two syllables, as if spelled Ilsa, Ilse is popular in The Netherlands and may rise here with cousin Elsa.
  8. IzaHeart
    • YsabelHeart
      • Origin:

        Spanish variation of Isabel
      • Description:

        Ysabel is the original spelling of this ever-more-popular name, though to English-speakers, the initial Y may confuse pronunciation.
    • LiseHeart
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Elisabeth, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "pledged to God"
      • Description:

        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.
    • BabetteHeart
      • Origin:

        French, diminutive of Barbara
      • Description:

        A less common relic of the Claudette-Paulette-Annette era.
    • BettinaHeart
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Elizabeth
      • Meaning:

        "God is my oath"
      • Description:

        Bettina is a dainty ballerina version of Betty, that has not been heard much since its 1950s-60s heyday. Bettina appeared in the Danielle Steele novel Loving, and in real life as one of Grace Kelly's bridesmaids.
    • IzabellaHeart
      • Origin:

        Variation of Isabella
      • Meaning:

        "pledged to God"
      • Description:

        Parents seeking a way to differentiate their Isabella from all the others could consider this zippier spelling. It does have the jazzy nickname Izzy.
    • BethanHeart
      • Origin:

        Welsh, diminutive of Elizabeth
      • Description:

        Very popular in Wales, this perfectly nice name's only problem is its similarity to the dated Beth Ann.
    • ElisabettaHeart
      • Origin:

        Italian variation of Elizabeth
      • Meaning:

        "pledged to God"
      • Description:

        This version softens, feminizes, and glamorizes the long-time favorite. A fresh way to honor Grandma Betty. Elizabetta is a variation.
    • ElaHeart
      • Origin:

        Turkish
      • Meaning:

        "terebinth tree"
      • Description:

        A sweet, simple mini-name that fits into many cultures. The only drawback is the potential for confusion with Ella, Ayla, and other similar names.
    • LilabetHeart
      • EttyHeart
        • Origin:

          French diminutive
        • Meaning:

          "little"
        • Description:

          Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.
      • ElliHeart
        • Origin:

          German, Finnish diminutive of Elizabeth
        • Meaning:

          "pledged to God"
        • Description:

          In Germany and Finland, a common short form of names beginning with El-, including Elizabeth, Elina, and Elisa.
      • IbbyHeart
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "pledged to God"
        • Description:

          An English diminutive of Isabel or Elizabeth that works best with a longer form on the birth certificate.