Liz

♀ Girl

Pronounced LIZ /lɪz/Low

Meaning: My God is an oath; devoted to GodLow

In 30 seconds: Liz is the crisp friendly diminutive of Elizabeth, carrying the Hebrew meaning of my God is an oath. One of the most classic and recognizable nicknames in English, it is associated with some of history's most iconic women.

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningMy God is an oath; devoted to God

U.S. rank (2024)#1348 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births169 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1961

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,045

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Liz is a diminutive of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath or devoted to God. Elizabeth has been one of the most popular names in Christian Europe since the Middle Ages. Liz emerged as the crisp modern short form in the 20th century.

Liz works both as a standalone name and as a nickname for Elizabeth. Famous Lizes include actress Elizabeth Taylor, Queen Elizabeth II, and politician Liz Cheney.

Did you know? Liz Taylor — Elizabeth Taylor — was one of the most famous women of the 20th century, whose two marriages to Richard Burton became legendary. Her use of Liz made this the coolest short form of Elizabeth.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: Elizabeth

Variations

ElizabethElizaLibbyLisa

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011)
British-American actress, one of the greatest film stars of Hollywood's golden age
★Liz Cheney (b. 1966)
American politician and attorney who served as U.S. Representative for Wyoming

If you like Liz…

Eliza— Longer short form of same Elizabeth root

Libby— Another Elizabeth nickname of same feel

Lisa— Continental short form of same name

Beth— Another Elizabeth nickname

Frequently Asked

What does Liz mean?

Liz means my God is an oath as a short form of Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheba.

Is Liz a standalone name?

Liz works both as a full given name and as a nickname for Elizabeth.

How do you pronounce Liz?

Liz is pronounced LIZ, a single syllable.

Who are famous people named Liz?

Notable Lizes include actress Elizabeth Taylor and politician Liz Cheney.