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Liesel

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17caterpillars1mouse · 22/09/2018 16:42

What are your thoughts on the name Liesel (pronounced Lee-zel) for a girl? Do you know any?

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redwinebreak · 23/09/2018 11:13

I think it's lovely. My first thought was Sound of Music, but that's not a criticism and I doubt children her age would get the reference.

Beckyz88 · 23/09/2018 11:09

I think it’s really nice, but then again I love the sound of music! I doubt many kids her age would get the reference either so probably all good.

GinIsIn · 22/09/2018 23:36

The hiiiiiiiiiills are aliiiiiiiive.....

AnElderlyLadyOfMediumHeight · 22/09/2018 22:56

Nope. I'm in Germany and old lady chic has done a massive swerve around this one, for good reason IMO.

NellWilsonsWhiteHair · 22/09/2018 20:39

I know an adult one (30s?) - although she is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable which seemed unusual at first.

I don't personally love it but I wouldn't foresee any problems.

Piggyhoolier · 22/09/2018 20:26

Love it and would use with no German/Austrian links just plain old UK background.

Cookit · 22/09/2018 20:20

I adore this name but would only use if I had German or Austrian links.

osab · 22/09/2018 20:15

I knew someone who was Liesl who was a South African, pronounced Lee-zel. It's an OK name!

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PinkFlamingo888 · 22/09/2018 19:26

It sounds like a Bristolian pronouncing Lisa!

Littlestartotheleft · 22/09/2018 19:25

Lovely

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 22/09/2018 19:25

Beautiful name OP !

Sungura · 22/09/2018 19:23

Nice name. Very sweet.

piggie88 · 22/09/2018 18:26

I like it! And The Sound of Music is one of my favourite films so not a bad association.

snowone · 22/09/2018 17:59

I like it.....but I LOVE the sound of music, I would always associate the name with the film Smile

Cbeebiesrehab · 22/09/2018 17:46

Bit too ‘Sound of Music’ for me too sorry

AhNowTed · 22/09/2018 17:29

Lovely name

OneMoreChancePlease · 22/09/2018 17:26

"Lethal" Liesel Jones- Australian former Olympic Swimming Gold medalist

ILoveDaveGrohl · 22/09/2018 17:14

Ah reminds me of the book thief. I like it!

hungryhippie · 22/09/2018 17:13

Sounds too much like wiesel

OrcinusOrca · 22/09/2018 17:08

My ex SIL was called Liezel. Her's was 'lie-zel' not 'Lee-zel ' though. I am less keen on the Lee pronunciation.

Firstbornunicorn · 22/09/2018 16:57

I like it. I think of the Sound of Music.

DH would never let me name our baby that, he hates that movie! 😂

LeeMiller · 22/09/2018 16:53

I know a German one known as Lily, and would assume you have German/Austrian links or were a big Sound of Music fan.

Makes me think of a weasel.

DramaAlpaca · 22/09/2018 16:52

It rhymes with weasel, so it's a no from me.

MollyHuaCha · 22/09/2018 16:50

I like it.