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Lizzie

♀ Girl

Pronounced LIZ-ee /ˈlΙͺz.i/High

Meaning: pledged to God, my God is an oathHigh

In 30 seconds: Lizzie is a beloved diminutive of Elizabeth meaning pledged to God. A classic vintage nickname brimming with personality, associated with literary heroines and Victorian charm.
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Origin HighHebrew, English
Meaningpledged to God, my God is an oath
U.S. rank (2025)#2145 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births87 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 39,522

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 191918802025

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

Lizzie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath. It was the most popular nickname for Elizabeth in Victorian England.

Lizzie was enormously popular in the Victorian era and remains an affectionate nickname. In the 21st century it has re-emerged as a standalone given name.

Did you know? Lizzie was one of the best-loved Victorian-era nicknames for Elizabeth, and it still feels warm, familiar, and storybook-bright today.
Overall data confidence 92%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names β€” reference for LizzieBehind the Name: Elizabeth β€” name etymology reference

Variations

ElizabethLizLisaElizaElspeth

Nicknames

Liz

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Lizzie Borden (1860–1927)
    American woman tried and acquitted for the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts.

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Frequently Asked

What does Lizzie mean?

Lizzie means pledged to God or my God is an oath, as a diminutive of Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheba.

How do you pronounce Lizzie?

Lizzie is pronounced LIZ-ee (/ˈlΙͺz.i/), with two syllables.

Is Lizzie a girl's name?

Yes, Lizzie is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Lizzie?

Lizzie was very popular in the Victorian era and has been revived as a standalone name in the 21st century.

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