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My middle name is Elizabeth and I like it. But I like the spelling Elisabeth because I am into less common spelling of common names. But as for nicknames I like Eliza. that is what I would go by. But I also like Eli (pronounced Ellie) or Elsie. Bessie and any other name like that sound way too old. And Liz or Lizzie are way too popular.

This message was edited 9/23/2010, 2:10 PM

I like Elizabeth better.

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For a short form, I'd use Eliza, Zabet, or just Z (like Z Berg from The Like).

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My daughter's mn is Elizabeth and she speaks up strongly for Bess.

I like this name, and it seems to be one that has remained popular decade after decade.

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I would choose the Z spelling, because it is more common and it follows pronunciation, for me at least.

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I would use the nickname Bessie, probably, because it is a great-grandmother's name. I might use Liz or Lizzie as a second choice.

Love it - it's a classy classic:) I prefer Elisabeth, it looks softer, feminine and more sophisticated. As a nn I would use Betty, but I adore Lisa or Elsie as well. The other nn's do nothing for me and don't match Elisabeth's beauty imo.

Elisabeth nn Bessie.

Elizabeth is my name...I obviously prefer this spelling. I do not personally use a nickname, however I do like Buffy, Lizard, Betsy, Eliza, and Beth. I strongly dislike Liz, however.

I love Elizabeth, but I don't like Elisabeth at all for some reason.

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I don't like any nicknames. Nell or maybe Liv, if any.

Elisabeth (m)...

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I prefer Elisabeth, because I see it as being the more 'correct' spelling, as it's closer to the original Hebrew name Elisheva.

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My favorite nicknames are Bess, Betsy and Elsie.

I love it, prefer Elisabeth and the nickname Bess.

I prefer Elisabeth, however, the nns I prefer are usually associated with the 'z' spelling so I'd use that. The 's' spelling is only worth the potential hassle, imo, if the nn makes sense to me (Elisa, Elise, Lisette, Liese, Elsa, etc.).

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Fave Elizabeth combo: Elizabeth Eve (nn Ellie). I actually like Bess best but not with my surname. It just doesn't work (ditto with Betsy).

My name is Elizabeth, although I actually prefer Elisabeth. It seems softer and more unique than Elizabeth. Elizabeth is just too common for my taste. Lately, I have actually been having people refer to me by my middle name, which I love much more.

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I don't really like Lizzy, Liz, Beth, or Bessie. I absolutely adore the nickname Lisa, and lately Bess has been beginning to grow on me. Just never nickname your kid Ebbie. There are still some childhood friends that call me that and all of my relatives know me by that as well.

I love both names. It depends on what affect I want to give. Elizabeth is strong and regal. Elisabeth is soft and romantic.

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My very, very, very favorite nn is Elsie / Elsa. Adore it. Others I love: Bess, Bette, Betty, Betsy, Libby, Lee, Lily (except it's getting too common), Lilibet and Lizzie.

I love Elisabeth and dislike/am indifferent to Elizabeth.

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My favorite nicknames are Bess, Bessie, and Betsy.

I like the name, but only spelled Elizabeth.

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Bess is my favorite nickname for it, but I also love/especially like Eliza, Lizzy, Libby, and Betsy.

I like Elizabeth, but it's very common. If I had to use it, I would choose the nickname Ellie. Oh and I prefer the Elizabeth spelling.

I have loved the name Elizabeth (this spelling) for a long time, as it's one of few classics that never seems to get old, despite how common it is over the generations. For a nickname, I like the conventional Beth and Libby, though my favorite nickname would be Lilly.

I really like Elizabeth. I like either Betty or Liz(for a more modern nickname).

Elizabeth as it is the more common spelling.

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At the moment I'm liking Eliza or Lise, but I'd use whatever suited her most.

I love Elizabeth. It's so elegant to say, and it's so strong and simple and classic. It's on our list to use, but not up high enough that it would probably ever happen.

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I only like the spelling Elizabeth. Elisabeth looks strange and makes me want to emphasize the s.

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I'd use the nn Lizzie, but I do quite like Beth, too.

I like the name - it's not very exciting but it's a classic and pretty name. I would spell it Elisabeth and use the nickname Libby. Bessie is also a cute nickname and makes the name a little more interesting and different.

Elisabeth. Normally I go with the original / more common spellings, but Elisabeth looks softer and prettier to me.

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I like Ellie and Bessie; I might use them both. I have a friend named Elizabeth who goes by Beth, so that one is out. Liz looks too grown-up and dated to me. Bess is okay, but I prefer Bessie. I had a friend who just went by Elizabeth and never used a nickname - I like that option too, but I compulsively nick-name cute things like babies and rabbits, so I'm sure I'd have to use one.

I like both spellings. My middle name is Elizabeth. At the moment I think I'm leaning towards the Elisabeth spelling.

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I don't really like the nicknames for it. A friend of mine goes by Lizzie.

I like Elisabeth, with this spelling. This is the most common spelling here and the one I'm used too. I would use Elise as a nn.

I love it and would consider using it. I prefer the Elisabeth spelling. It looks nicer on paper to me and is a bit softer. I do like both though.

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My favourite nn by far is Bess and it is probably what I would use if I named a DD Elisabeth. I also quite like Betsy and Biz

I like Elisabeth more. The Z makes Elizabeth look harsh, in my opinion.

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I'd use the nickname Elise.

I prefer Elisabeth. I think it's prettier. I don't like nicknames but if I had to use one it would be Betty. Or maybe Bette.

I like it and prefer it spelled Elizabeth. The S spelling makes no sense to me, since I pronounce the name with a Z sound and so does everyone I know. I've never even heard the name pronounced any other way. In other countries, I'm sure this is different, so the S spelling makes sense, but not here. It makes none, so it's very jarring to me.

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I'm not overly fond of any of the nicknames, which is why I don't think I'd ever actually use Elizabeth, but if I had to pick one, Betsy, which is rather cute and has some spunk.

I like it as a mn. if using it on my own child (Bronwyn or Bronwen as a fn) and lean towards the z sp. in En.-speaking countries. If one must use a nn, my prefs are Beth and Betsy. I really don't like Liz so much and Ellie doesn't catch my fancy either. Bess and Bessie have too much of a farmyard animal image to use on a human.