Nicknames for Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a girl's name of Hebrew / Biblical origin meaning “God is my oath”, and Lizzie is its natural nickname. Here are 14 nicknames for Elizabeth, from classic short forms to pet names, grouped by the feel they give the name.
14 nicknames
Classic · The short forms every generation has used, from the Tudors to the school gate.
Vintage · Names your great-grandmother would recognise, now back in favour.
Pick the short form you will actually say at home first; the one you use most is the one that sticks.
Quick questions
What is a good nickname for Elizabeth?
Popular nicknames for Elizabeth include Liz, Lizzie, Beth, Eliza, Libby. The short forms every generation has used, from the Tudors to the school gate.
What is Elizabeth short for?
Elizabeth is a full name in its own right, from the Hebrew Elisheva, and the source of more short forms than almost any other name in English.
Wondering whether to put the short form on the certificate? Our nickname guide covers when to, and when not to.
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