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Despite Elizabeth's consistent popularity over centuries, the name doesn't feel overused / played out to me; and I'm certain the reason is its myriad nicknames. Some nicknames I would shy away from due to their ubiquity in my neck of the woods (*cough* Liz *cough*), or their dated-ness (*cough* Betty *cough* Betsy *cough*); but not the full name Elizabeth.

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Some nicknames feel like separate names altogether, such as Elisa / Elise, Eliza / Liza, and Lisa. (Similar phenomenon as Molly for Mary, and Sadie & Sally for Sarah.) Elisa is a gorgeous name, but unfortunately the only Elisa I've ever known actually wasn't the nicest person, so she kind of ruined it for me. Elise is also lovely, though I'd most likely use it as a middle name (it goes with a lot). Lisa is dated, sure, but I think the name still has a lot of charm. And while I'm not big on Eliza / Liza, I do see the appeal for others.

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Bess is nice on the surface (and I like associating it with Nancy Drew mysteries), but it's not really an intuitive nickname this day and age. It would feel contrived, I think.

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The nicknames I like are Elle / Ellie and Beth. I have a feeling Ellie will be the "played out" nickname of the youngest generations right now.

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I completely forgot about Libby until I saw it in the OP, though! My main association with Libby is the mean girl / high school rival of Sabrina in Sabrina the Teenage Witch... which isn't the best association.

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