International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Diminutive of Elizabeth
"God is my oath"
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…
Hebrew
"pledged to God"
An early form of Elizabeth, especially used to refer to the wife of Aaron in the Old Testament.
French variation of Isabel
With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist. Isabeau of Bavaria was the wife of King Charles VI of…
French diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"stranger"
A less common relic of the Claudette-Paulette-Annette era. Babette's Feast is a 1987 Danish film based on a Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) story about a cook who wins the lottery and prepares an…
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.
Liisa is a feminine name of Finnish origin, serving as the Finnish and Estonian variant of Elizabeth, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is…
Liisi is a feminine Finnish name that originated as a diminutive form of Elisabeth. Elisabeth stems from Hebrew 'Elisheva,' meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' Liisi carries a delicate,…
Lilabet is a charming feminine name that originated as an affectionate Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth. The name gained wider recognition as it was the childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth II, used…
Lisaveta is a feminine name of Slavic and Russian origin, serving as a variant of Elizabeth. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.'…
Lisbet is a feminine name of Scandinavian and Germanic origin, representing a shortened form of Elisabeth. This charming variation has been particularly common in Nordic countries like Sweden,…
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.
Liseta is a feminine name with Romance language origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Lisa or Elisabeth. Common in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking regions, the name carries the same Hebrew…
Lize is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It functions primarily as a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew for "God is my oath") and is particularly popular in Dutch, Afrikaans, and some…
Lizina is a feminine name with possible Slavic or Italian origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Lisa. The suffix '-ina' is commonly used in several European languages to create…
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Louisa, Lusine, Luz, or Lucy
Sweet and simple with an international vibe, Lusa is used as a diminutive for a variety of different names across multiple languages. A rare choice in the US, it was chosen by influencers Ema and…
Orzsebet is a feminine Hungarian variant of Elizabeth, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' This distinctively Hungarian form…
Galician variation of "Isabella"
"Isabella"
Isabel and Isabella are everywhere - but here is a variation that is both unusual and familiar.
Veta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic languages, it can be a diminutive of names containing 'vet,' meaning 'light' or 'council.' In Spanish contexts, it may derive from…
Armenian, rare form of Elisabeth
Yelizaveta is the Slavic form of Elizabeth, a feminine name with deep historical roots. Particularly common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures, this elegant variation maintains the Hebrew…
