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HelpRe: Elizabeth and her various nicknames
in reply to a message by Dianatiger
I'm sorry, but I think it's so boring. Yes, it's a classic, but it has been in the top 15 for ages. There are so many. Elisabeth and Elizabeth are both fine. But Elisabeth will always have to say "with an S".
Lizzie - this was so popular in the 80s and 90s and it never sounded nice to begin with. Reminds me of "lizard". This was Elizabeth Olsen's childhood nickname (she was in movies with Mary-Kate and Ashley when she was little).
Beth - reminds me of "Little Women" and her tragic fate. I really dislike the way this sounds and it also feels very dated. Also, these days it makes more sense on its own or a nickname for Bethan or Bethany.
Lisa - this used to be #1 in the USA and is incredibly dated. Apart from that, no need to put Elisabeth on the birth certificate for this one. Just use Lisa.
Liesel - kind of cute, it reminds me of "The Book Thief".
Betty - still super dated, 50s housewife.
Libby - makes me think of "lippy" and it also feels 80s/90s. But it is better than Lizzie.
Ellie - this just doesn't work for me. Elisabeth starts with an EH sound, not an EL sound. Ellie has no etymology in common with Elizabeth it belongs to the Ella, Eleanor, Ellen - names. If you want Ellie I would prefer Eleanor. I feel like this is a name many Elizabeths choose for themselves because it seems modern and they want something else than dated Lizzie. But Eleanor is better given the choice.
I guess my vote goes to Liesel. Or maybe Liesl is better. It also honors your German heritage.
Lizzie - this was so popular in the 80s and 90s and it never sounded nice to begin with. Reminds me of "lizard". This was Elizabeth Olsen's childhood nickname (she was in movies with Mary-Kate and Ashley when she was little).
Beth - reminds me of "Little Women" and her tragic fate. I really dislike the way this sounds and it also feels very dated. Also, these days it makes more sense on its own or a nickname for Bethan or Bethany.
Lisa - this used to be #1 in the USA and is incredibly dated. Apart from that, no need to put Elisabeth on the birth certificate for this one. Just use Lisa.
Liesel - kind of cute, it reminds me of "The Book Thief".
Betty - still super dated, 50s housewife.
Libby - makes me think of "lippy" and it also feels 80s/90s. But it is better than Lizzie.
Ellie - this just doesn't work for me. Elisabeth starts with an EH sound, not an EL sound. Ellie has no etymology in common with Elizabeth it belongs to the Ella, Eleanor, Ellen - names. If you want Ellie I would prefer Eleanor. I feel like this is a name many Elizabeths choose for themselves because it seems modern and they want something else than dated Lizzie. But Eleanor is better given the choice.
I guess my vote goes to Liesel. Or maybe Liesl is better. It also honors your German heritage.
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