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The baby name Lizzie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈlɪzi/; respelling: LIZ-ee.

Lizzie is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: IPA: /ˈlɪzi/; respelling: LIZ-ee

What is the meaning of the name Lizzie ?

The baby name Lizzie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈlɪzi/; respelling: LIZ-ee.

Lizzie is Hebrew in Origin.

Lizzie is the English pet form of Elizabeth, itself from Hebrew Elisheva, composed of “El” (God) and “sheva” (oath, with ties to seven/abundance), yielding meanings such as “my God is an oath” or “pledged to God.” Via the Greek Elisabet and Latin Elisabeth(a), the name entered medieval England, where affectionate -ie diminutives produced Lizzie alongside Liz, Liza, and Eliza.

As a cheerful Victorian favorite, Lizzie appeared frequently in 19th‑century records and occasionally stabilized as an independent given name; it remains colloquial and friendly in contemporary use. Variant spellings include Lizzy and Lissie; related forms abroad include Lissy (German), Liesl/Liesje (German/Dutch), Lisette and Lise (French), and Elisa/Elise. Diminutive cousins within English include Beth, Betsy, Betty, Bessie, and Libby. Pop‑culture keeps the nickname lively (e.g., “Lizzie McGuire”), though some may recall the darker notoriety of Lizzie Borden, giving the name a vintage edge. Overall, Lizzie blends timeless biblical roots with a breezy, affectionate tone.

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Lizzie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
CY Girls 0 #122 4 3,755
BW Girls 0 #135 14 4,216
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
PR Girls 0 #147 15 3,171
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
Sweden Girls 2022 #174 6 1,568
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #231 7 7,146
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #270 16 2,795
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
TW Girls 0 #281 9 8,139
DK Girls 0 #290 27 7,429
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
QA Girls 0 #306 11 15,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #324 6 6,350
CN Girls 0 #326 24 8,829
GH Girls 0 #330 8 6,973
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
France Girls 2021 #354 52 3,185
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PH Girls 0 #372 19 13,098
OM Girls 0 #387 10 15,987
MX 0 #399 15 8,339
BO 0 #400 9 6,868
ZA 0 #428 20 14,421
CL 0 #429 6 6,867
PA Girls 0 #459 23 9,861
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
RU Girls 0 #484 15 11,913
GT Girls 0 #491 15 7,500
UY Girls 0 #500 11 6,731
CO 0 #502 9 7,768
CR Girls 0 #509 24 11,342
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PS Girls 0 #511 13 10,981
CM Girls 0 #527 14 11,671
AE Girls 0 #530 24 20,968
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
SG Girls 0 #548 39 18,916
KW Girls 0 #554 8 19,177
ZA Girls 0 #556 797 25,928
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
AR Girls 0 #581 19 8,289
BO Girls 0 #582 30 9,488
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
HK Girls 0 #593 23 16,104
IL Girls 0 #600 18 11,648
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
NG Girls 0 #679 108 15,093
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #732 7 3,895
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
CL Girls 0 #813 39 14,098
Germany Girls 0 #825 14 4,949
United States Girls 2024 #838 79 8,487
PE Girls 0 #840 104 14,861
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
NL Girls 0 #902 54 5,933
SA Girls 0 #922 14 25,931
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
BR Girls 0 #928 14 12,708
MX Girls 0 #951 234 17,781
Spain Girls 0 #954 30 5,561
MY Girls 0 #956 39 24,821
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
CO Girls 0 #1,026 53 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,167 12 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,381 66 9,415

Lizzie is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
Sweden
Ireland

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People also ask about Lizzie

Lizzie is predominantly a girl's name.
Lizzie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ˈlɪzi/; respelling: LIZ-ee.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lizzy, Liz, Liza, Lissie, Lissy and Lizi.
Across languages, Lizzie has these equivalents: Elizabeth (English), Elisheva (Hebrew), Élisabeth (French), Isabel/Isabela/Isabelle (Spanish/French), Elisabetta (Italian), and 3 more.
Yes, very popular — Lizzie ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Lizzie ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Lizzie's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #336 in 2011 to #354 in 2021 in France.