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"pledged to God"
An English diminutive of Isabel or Elizabeth that works best with a longer form on the birth certificate.
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.
Cute and unusual as a nickname, but lacking the legs to stand on its own.
Bett is primarily a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth, which has Hebrew origins meaning "God is my oath" or "pledged to God." This short, sweet variation emerged in…
Invented nickname
Up-and-coming actress Beanie Feldstein is attracting attention toward her unusual — but rather cute — nickname. She was born Elizabeth Greer Feldstein but nicknamed "Elizabeanie" by her childhood…
Welsh pet form of Elizabeth
Betsan is little-known outside of the U.K. but it could provide an intriguing alternative to Liz, Beth, Betsy, Betty, and Libby.
Betsie is a charming feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Betsy. With English and Dutch influences, this spelling variation adds a sweet, informal quality to the classic…
Lizbet is a charming diminutive form of Elizabeth, with connections to various European naming traditions, particularly Scandinavian and German (where similar forms like Lisbet or Lizbeth appear).…
Buffee is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variant of Buffy, which gained recognition through the television character Buffy Summers in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1997-2003).…
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
This sweet, old-fashioned nickname for Elizabeth is featured prominently in the Thomas Mann novel Buddenbrooks .
Betts is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Betty. With English origins, it represents a shorter, more casual evolution of these classic names. Historically, Betts…
Diminutive of Elizabeth or Benedetta
"pledged to God; blessed"
A bright and spirited Elizabeth diminutive, likely of Slovakian, Slovene, Czech, or Hungarian origin, Bettinka is fairly rare as a given name. Also used as a form of Benedetta, it could be an…
Tettie is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Henrietta, Antoinette, or Elizabeth. It follows the pattern of other nicknames ending with the…
Buffey is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Buffy, which originated as a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name gained notable recognition through the television show 'Buffy the…
Buffie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth, though it's now considered a name in its own right. The name has English origins and gained some popularity in the United…
Dutch diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
A lively, though obsolete, short form of Elizabeth. Bep is perhaps best known as the name of Elisabeth "Bep" Voskuijl, the Dutch woman who sheltered Anne Frank and her family in Amsterdam during…
Bet is a short, sweet name that serves as a diminutive of Elizabeth, one of history's most enduring female names. While Beth is the more common nickname, Bet offers an even more concise alternative…
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Isabella, or Isabel, Hebrew
A playful and vintage nickname for Elizabeth, Isabelle, or Isabella, if you're hoping to avoid Izzy, Lizzy, Belle, or Beth.
