International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Elzbute is an unusual feminine name with likely Eastern European origins, possibly a variant of Elizabeth or related to Lithuanian or Polish naming traditions. This rare name has a distinctive sound…
Elzira is a feminine name with Portuguese and Brazilian roots, although it's relatively uncommon even in these cultures. It may be a variant of Alzira, which possibly derives from Arabic origins…
Polish variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to god"
One of the more uncommon international variations of Elizabeth.
Scottish from Norse
"elf victory"
Ailsa is a traditional Scottish name for girls related to a rocky island in the Firth of Clyde called Ailsa Craig. It might make an interesting alternative to the outdated Ashley or overly popular…
Etti is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Esther, Henrietta, or Elizabeth in various European traditions, particularly in Germanic and…
English
"pledged to God"
An English diminutive of Isabel or Elizabeth that works best with a longer form on the birth certificate.
Isabelita is a charming Spanish diminutive of Isabel, which itself derives from Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God's promise.' The suffix '-ita' adds an endearing quality,…
Iseabail is the Scottish Gaelic form of Isabel, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Elizabeth (Elisheva), meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." This melodic name has been used in…
Dutch diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged by God"
Also spelled Liesbet, this is one of many international variations of the traditional Elizabeth.
German pet form of Elizabeth
An archaic pet form of Elisabeth (and its diminutives), rarely used as a given name in its native Germany.
German and Dutch diminutive of Elizabeth
A short form of Elisabeth, similar in sound to the 60s favorite Lisa.
Dutch
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…
