Baby Names: Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Elisheva. The name of Aaron's wife in the Old Testament and the mother of John the Baptist in the New Testament. Influenced by the long and successful rein of Queen Elizabeth I, which resulted in numerous variations. Also a literary name for one of the principal characters in Jane Austen's novel, "Pride and Prejudice." Consistently ranked among the top 25 for over 100 years. , Consecrated To God

Popularity: Girls: Ranked #10 in 2012; See More Popularity Rankings

Origin: Hebrew

Gender: Unisex

Meaning Tags: Religious or Spiritual; Add a Meaning Tag

Variations: Elian +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Submitted by: jordannecabrera
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Alysabeth +; Elisabeth +; Submitted by: faithhighfill
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Elysabeth +; Submitted by: caitysmozart
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Elyzabeth +; Add an Alternative

Nicknames: Bethbetsy +; Betsy +; Betty +; Submitted by: brookemiller3699
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BITTY +; Eliza +; Elle +; Submitted by: jordannecabrera
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Ellie +; Submitted by: zeleniafernandez
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Elly +; Submitted by: elizabeth081
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Izzie +; Submitted by: bscott3935854
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Izzy +; Submitted by: liabit2930
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Lia +; Libby +; Submitted by: katiedelaney212
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Lily +; Liz +; Liza +; Lizbeth +; Submitted by: faithhighfill
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Lizzy +; Add a Nickname

Personality: spunky; smart; sillly; fashionista; Add a Personality Trait

Famous Elizabeths: Queen Elizabeth I; Elizabeth Seton; Elizabeth Bishop Davis Trussel (Chief of Psychiatry); Elizabeth Montgomery; Elizabeth Taylor (actress); Elizabeth Hurley (actress); Elizabeth Barrett Browning (poet); Queen Elizabeth II; Add a Famous Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas: Submitted by: lzbthdk
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Benjamin +; Submitted by: lzbthdk
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Deborah +; Submitted by: vera-59
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Elizabeth +; Submitted by: vera-59
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Faith +; Submitted by: vera-59
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Joseph +; Submitted by: lzbthdk
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Lydia +; Submitted by: lzbthdk
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Rebecca +; Submitted by: vera-59
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taleah +; Submitted by: vera-59
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Vera +; Add a Sibling Name

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