This name is beautiful. What does it matter that it rhymes with weasel, anyway? That certainly isn't the first thing I think when I hear this name, and besides, weasels are cool.
I think this is a lovely name. It makes me think of the character in the Sound of Music, and I grew up with that movie. It's unfortunate it has to rhyme with weasel.
This is a beautiful name, although not frequently used in Germany or Austria now. However, like the USA, they are going back to the old-fashioned names so this will probably gain in popularity. It is the nickname for Elisabeth.
― Anonymous User 4/18/2008
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My sister's name is Liesl. I don't really find the name Liesl uncommon because I actually know 5 people with the name, and then I've seen 2 people called Liesl in movies, and then in the movie 'A Little Princess' the girl Sarah (who has my name) is played by a little girl called Liesl. I really think it is a beautiful name and my sister is really special so I think the name is special too.