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I like Beth and I do think it can stand on its own, but prefer it as a nickname. I happen to love Elizabeth but I also like Bethan, Bethany and Embeth. The latter may be made up or a smush or such, I've only heard it as the name of actress, Embeth Davidtz, but I like it anyway. Personally, I do pronounce Elisabeth with a soft "s" sound rather than a "z" sound, but I've only ever heard others pronounce the "z", regardless of the spelling. I knew a young lady named Bethany who was lovely inside and out, so I've always had a good impression of the name because of her.