New Post
Search
Help[Opinions] Elizabeth
Which spelling do you prefer Elizabeth or Elisabeth?
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it?
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it?
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
Archived Thread - replies disabled
1
Replies
I'm not a fan. I never understood why it's still so common, I think it's harsh sounding, dated (in a classic-dated kind of way, like Amanda and Rebecca are dated) and unattractive (sorry, no offense). I think names that most people see as dated (Lucille or even Mabel, Dorothy and Mildred) are much more charming than Elizabeth and I really don't get why it's still common. Even Mary is almost out of the top 100 yet Elizabeth just doesn't leave.
I think of the queen. As she is portrayed in the movie Elizabeth by Cate Blanchett. I'm not a big fan of the movie and I always think of her in her older years when she was a bit overweight and had that weird pale face and that serious expression on her face all of the time.
When I see Elisabeth I think of my friend who is Elisabeth, nn Betty. She is the only Elisabeth/Elizabeth I know. The name is seen as really dated here in Germany and is hardly used for babies.
I prefer Elisabeth but it doesn't make much of a difference. When I see Alison and Allison I find Alison much more attractive but with Elizabeth and Elisabeth it doesn't really matter.
I guess I like Libby quite a bit and Lily (prefer this on its own or as a nn for Lillian, Liliana etc). It's still a mystery to me how you get all those nicknames out of Elizabeth though. I understand Beth and Eliza or Eli, Liz and Lizzie but the other don't make sense unless you pronounce it the German way, then Betty makes sense as well.
I think of the queen. As she is portrayed in the movie Elizabeth by Cate Blanchett. I'm not a big fan of the movie and I always think of her in her older years when she was a bit overweight and had that weird pale face and that serious expression on her face all of the time.
When I see Elisabeth I think of my friend who is Elisabeth, nn Betty. She is the only Elisabeth/Elizabeth I know. The name is seen as really dated here in Germany and is hardly used for babies.
I prefer Elisabeth but it doesn't make much of a difference. When I see Alison and Allison I find Alison much more attractive but with Elizabeth and Elisabeth it doesn't really matter.
I guess I like Libby quite a bit and Lily (prefer this on its own or as a nn for Lillian, Liliana etc). It's still a mystery to me how you get all those nicknames out of Elizabeth though. I understand Beth and Eliza or Eli, Liz and Lizzie but the other don't make sense unless you pronounce it the German way, then Betty makes sense as well.
1
Which spelling do you prefer Elizabeth or Elisabeth?
I prefer Elizabeth
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it?
I think it's quite common, but I think it's classic and beautiful.
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)
I like Eliza. I don't really like Liz because I know so many Elizabeth's that go by Liz.
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
Elizabeth Daphne
Elizabeth Rose (filler yeah, but it's pretty)
Elizabeth Jane
Elizabeth Claire
Elizabeth Genevieve
I prefer Elizabeth
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it?
I think it's quite common, but I think it's classic and beautiful.
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)
I like Eliza. I don't really like Liz because I know so many Elizabeth's that go by Liz.
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
Elizabeth Daphne
Elizabeth Rose (filler yeah, but it's pretty)
Elizabeth Jane
Elizabeth Claire
Elizabeth Genevieve
1
I think it depends on the spelling. Elisabeth is softer, girlier, like a princess, and Elizabeth is still lady-like, but stronger, like a woman's rights activist.
My favorite nn are Elise, Eliza (My Fair Lady always comes to mind), Libby, and Betsy/Betsey, although Zabeth could be fun & I've heard of Lily as a nn for it. I also think that Elsie should be brought back, so this would be my first pick.
Middle names:
I've heard "Adora" used; possible
Lennox or Flannery for girls who want to be feminine but consider Elizabeth overdone; they could always go by their mn
Cecily/Cecile/Cecille/Cecilia, etc.
Virginia
Kattalin (my new discovery--love! A Basque name.)
Trilby (another new one; actually, Trilby Elizabeth would be nice. Heard last in the 1800's.)
Blake/Blair/Harper/Harlow/Langtry/Carrington-those "upperclass" names
Sofia
Moira or Maire; better than the ever uber-popular mn Marie
Anastasia-maybe she'll fall in love with it and use it on her won daughter!
Ophelia
Arabella
Juliet
Lyric-not as overused as Melody, and softer sounding
Yasmin, Jasmine
Gloria
Clara
Quintessa (sounds so royal!) If used as fn, possible nn Quinn
Quinley
Amelie
Imilia
Marasofia
Keelin
Keiran
Jessamine (delicious!)
Sabina
Alexia
Karlina
Charlotte
Like any? (:
My favorite nn are Elise, Eliza (My Fair Lady always comes to mind), Libby, and Betsy/Betsey, although Zabeth could be fun & I've heard of Lily as a nn for it. I also think that Elsie should be brought back, so this would be my first pick.
Middle names:
I've heard "Adora" used; possible
Lennox or Flannery for girls who want to be feminine but consider Elizabeth overdone; they could always go by their mn
Cecily/Cecile/Cecille/Cecilia, etc.
Virginia
Kattalin (my new discovery--love! A Basque name.)
Trilby (another new one; actually, Trilby Elizabeth would be nice. Heard last in the 1800's.)
Blake/Blair/Harper/Harlow/Langtry/Carrington-those "upperclass" names
Sofia
Moira or Maire; better than the ever uber-popular mn Marie
Anastasia-maybe she'll fall in love with it and use it on her won daughter!
Ophelia
Arabella
Juliet
Lyric-not as overused as Melody, and softer sounding
Yasmin, Jasmine
Gloria
Clara
Quintessa (sounds so royal!) If used as fn, possible nn Quinn
Quinley
Amelie
Imilia
Marasofia
Keelin
Keiran
Jessamine (delicious!)
Sabina
Alexia
Karlina
Charlotte
Like any? (:
This message was edited 12/20/2008, 2:10 PM
1
Boring. Overused. Ugly.
I really am sick of it to the point of where I abaolutely hate it. I would likely like it or even love it if it weren't popular.
I really am sick of it to the point of where I abaolutely hate it. I would likely like it or even love it if it weren't popular.
1
It's my middle name and I can't stand it
But I wouldn't necessarily call it ugly. Dick is an ugly name because, well... yeah. Sh'uhneekwa is an ugly name because it just plain is. There is nothing inherently wrong with the name Elizabeth, but I just can't stand it. IMO, saying Elizabeth is a horrible name is just like saying Michael is a horrible name. They're not bad, just boring as heck.
But I wouldn't necessarily call it ugly. Dick is an ugly name because, well... yeah. Sh'uhneekwa is an ugly name because it just plain is. There is nothing inherently wrong with the name Elizabeth, but I just can't stand it. IMO, saying Elizabeth is a horrible name is just like saying Michael is a horrible name. They're not bad, just boring as heck.
1
I love Elizabeth!
It's so gorgeous! It's my third favorite girl name. It's so beautiful and classy/classic! I much prefer Elizabeth over Elisabeth.
I love many of the nicknames for Elizabeth, most of the odd ones too. I would most likely use Betsy, Beth, Ella, Buffy, Lissy, Bess, and Bessie. I also really like Betty, Eliza, Liesel, Elle, Elsbeth, Lily, Lillibet, and Elsie. I hate Libby, Liz, and Lizzy-they sound so horrid to me, like nails on a chalkboard!
I like Elizabeth Pearl, Elizabeth Cordelia, Elizabeth Virginia, Elizabeth Rose with the nickname Lily-Rose would be really cute.
It's so gorgeous! It's my third favorite girl name. It's so beautiful and classy/classic! I much prefer Elizabeth over Elisabeth.
I love many of the nicknames for Elizabeth, most of the odd ones too. I would most likely use Betsy, Beth, Ella, Buffy, Lissy, Bess, and Bessie. I also really like Betty, Eliza, Liesel, Elle, Elsbeth, Lily, Lillibet, and Elsie. I hate Libby, Liz, and Lizzy-they sound so horrid to me, like nails on a chalkboard!
I like Elizabeth Pearl, Elizabeth Cordelia, Elizabeth Virginia, Elizabeth Rose with the nickname Lily-Rose would be really cute.
1
Which spelling do you prefer Elizabeth or Elisabeth? Elisabeth
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it? Yes, I do like it. Actually it would have been my name if my Mom had named me, although with a z.
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)-Lissa, Beth, Lis, Libby, Liz, Izzy
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
Elisabeth Rosalind
Elisabeth Julia
Elisabeth Aviva
Elisabeth Gwendolen
Elisabeth Laurel
Elisabeth Irene
Elisabeth Claire
Elisabeth Amity
Elisabeth Pearl
Elisabeth Selene
Elisabeth Tabitha
Elisabeth Josee
Elisabeth Marina
Elisabeth Theodora
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it? Yes, I do like it. Actually it would have been my name if my Mom had named me, although with a z.
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)-Lissa, Beth, Lis, Libby, Liz, Izzy
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
Elisabeth Rosalind
Elisabeth Julia
Elisabeth Aviva
Elisabeth Gwendolen
Elisabeth Laurel
Elisabeth Irene
Elisabeth Claire
Elisabeth Amity
Elisabeth Pearl
Elisabeth Selene
Elisabeth Tabitha
Elisabeth Josee
Elisabeth Marina
Elisabeth Theodora
1
Which spelling do you prefer Elizabeth or Elisabeth? Elizabeth
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it? Yes I like it. Very classy.
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)Lizzie or Beth.
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth? There are so many names that go well with Elizabeth. I think any pretty classy names would go. Elizabeth Claire would be stunning.
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it? Yes I like it. Very classy.
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)Lizzie or Beth.
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth? There are so many names that go well with Elizabeth. I think any pretty classy names would go. Elizabeth Claire would be stunning.
1
I much prefer Elisabeth. The 'Z' looks too harsh somehow.
I think of a girl I know named Elizabeth. :] I do like the name.
Libby, Beth and Elise are all nice. I can't think of any more at the moment, though....
Elizabeth Claudia
Elizabeth Azure
Elizabeth Natasha
Elizabeth Sophie
Elizabeth Lucia
Elizabeth Ceridwen
Elizabeth Daphne
Elizabeth Verity
Elizabeth Fallon
Elizabeth Daniela
Elizabeth Isotta
Elizabeth Delilah
Elizabeth Corrine
Elizabeth Vivienne
Elizabeth Safira
Elizabeth Lyra
Elizabeth Haven
Elizabeth Gwyneira
Elizabeth Ocean
Elizabeth Naomi
With a name like Elizabeth, the mn possibilities are kind of endless. :]
I think of a girl I know named Elizabeth. :] I do like the name.
Libby, Beth and Elise are all nice. I can't think of any more at the moment, though....
Elizabeth Claudia
Elizabeth Azure
Elizabeth Natasha
Elizabeth Sophie
Elizabeth Lucia
Elizabeth Ceridwen
Elizabeth Daphne
Elizabeth Verity
Elizabeth Fallon
Elizabeth Daniela
Elizabeth Isotta
Elizabeth Delilah
Elizabeth Corrine
Elizabeth Vivienne
Elizabeth Safira
Elizabeth Lyra
Elizabeth Haven
Elizabeth Gwyneira
Elizabeth Ocean
Elizabeth Naomi
With a name like Elizabeth, the mn possibilities are kind of endless. :]
1
Which spelling do you prefer Elizabeth or Elisabeth?
Depends on the surname.
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it?
I think it's a little dull from overuse but I do like it.
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)
Elizabeth: Bess, Ellie, Lily, Betsy
Elisabeth: Elise, Lisette, Liese (LEE-za)
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
Anything would do, however, I prefer one-syllable mns here: Anne, Claire, Jane, Joy, Maeve, etc.
Depends on the surname.
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it?
I think it's a little dull from overuse but I do like it.
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc)
Elizabeth: Bess, Ellie, Lily, Betsy
Elisabeth: Elise, Lisette, Liese (LEE-za)
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
Anything would do, however, I prefer one-syllable mns here: Anne, Claire, Jane, Joy, Maeve, etc.
1
Which spelling do you prefer Elizabeth or Elisabeth? Elizabeth
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it? Love it. Timeless, classic, gorgeous
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc) I think Libby or Betsy are cute for a child. As an adult, I'd use the full name
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
Elizabeth Natalie
Elizabeth Victoria
Elizabeth Renee
Elizabeth Adele
Elizabeth Jane
Elizabeth Maren
What do you think of when you hear Elizabeth? Do you like it? Love it. Timeless, classic, gorgeous
What are your favourite nicknames for Elizabeth? (Libby, Betty etc) I think Libby or Betsy are cute for a child. As an adult, I'd use the full name
What names would you use as a middle name for Elizabeth?
Elizabeth Natalie
Elizabeth Victoria
Elizabeth Renee
Elizabeth Adele
Elizabeth Jane
Elizabeth Maren
1
Elizabeth is my favorite. I don't really like Elisabeth. I want to pronounce it i-LEE-sa-beth, which I guess is close to the German pronunciation. But I don't really like it said that way.
My favorite nicknames are Lily, Libby, and Ellie. Eliza and Liz/Lizzie are alright too.
My Elizabeth combo is Elizabeth Claire, I think. I would consider using Elizabeth because my middle name is Elyse (Claire for my grandfather, btw). But my husband has crossed it off the list anyway. :)
Edit: Oh, and I suppose you gathered that I like it, since I'd consider using it and all. :P I think it's very simple and classic, and very pretty. I just love to say it.
My favorite nicknames are Lily, Libby, and Ellie. Eliza and Liz/Lizzie are alright too.
My Elizabeth combo is Elizabeth Claire, I think. I would consider using Elizabeth because my middle name is Elyse (Claire for my grandfather, btw). But my husband has crossed it off the list anyway. :)
Edit: Oh, and I suppose you gathered that I like it, since I'd consider using it and all. :P I think it's very simple and classic, and very pretty. I just love to say it.
This message was edited 12/18/2008, 7:50 AM
1
I prefer the Elizabeth spelling; it seems stronger, which is where the appeal of the name lies, I think.
When I hear Elizabeth, I think "Bennet." :) Which is why I love the name.
I'm not really one for nicknames, but since Elizabeth has so many I can make an exception here. I ADORE Bess and Betsy, love Eliza, and like Beth alright.
My Elizabeth combo at the moment is Elizabeth Hedwig. Eilis has Elizabeth Alberta, which I think is positively wonderful. Overall, I think Elizabeth needs something a bit more eccentric, but probably any length could work. I'd like anything from Elizabeth Delphine to Elizabeth Hero to Elizabeth Apolline to... you know, pretty much anything, so long as it's interesting. And doesn't start with a B or something, 'cause then it just wouldn't flow, eh?
When I hear Elizabeth, I think "Bennet." :) Which is why I love the name.
I'm not really one for nicknames, but since Elizabeth has so many I can make an exception here. I ADORE Bess and Betsy, love Eliza, and like Beth alright.
My Elizabeth combo at the moment is Elizabeth Hedwig. Eilis has Elizabeth Alberta, which I think is positively wonderful. Overall, I think Elizabeth needs something a bit more eccentric, but probably any length could work. I'd like anything from Elizabeth Delphine to Elizabeth Hero to Elizabeth Apolline to... you know, pretty much anything, so long as it's interesting. And doesn't start with a B or something, 'cause then it just wouldn't flow, eh?
1