Lissy

♀ Girl

Pronounced LIS-ee /ˈlɪs.i/High

Meaning: A playful pet form of names like Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'God is my oath') or Felicity ('happiness') — a bright, affectionate nickname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright nickname-name: Lissy shortens Elizabeth or Felicity (said 'LIS-ee'). Cheerful and cozy.

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningA playful pet form of names like Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'God is my oath') or Felicity ('happiness') — a bright, affectionate nickname-name.

U.S. rank (2024)#16635 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 96

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lissy is a pet form of Elizabeth or Felicity. It reads cheerful and cozy — rare as a formal name in the U.S. (said 'LIS-ee').

It appears rarely as a given name. Rare, cheerful, and cozy.

Did you know? Lissy is a playful pet form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath') or Felicity ('happiness') — a cheerful, affectionate short name (said 'LIS-ee').

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Lissy — Elizabeth/Felicity pet form

Variations

LizzyLissieLissi

Nicknames

LissSissy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lissy mean?

Lissy is a pet form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath') or Felicity ('happiness').

How do you pronounce Lissy?

It's said LIS-ee /ˈlɪs.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lissy a boy or girl name?

Lissy is a girl's name.

How popular is Lissy?

Lissy is rare in the U.S. as a formal name.