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Nickname for Elizabeth

58 replies

Countrybumpkin19 · 16/12/2018 07:15

We are expecting DD2 this Spring and are really stuck on a name. We both love Elizabeth though I'm finding it hard to find a nickname I like (while i would be happy for the name to be used in full, I'm not sure this would be realistic once she reaches school age). Really not a big fan of the usual nicknames such as Lizzie, Liz, Libby, Betty, Betsy etc. Don't mind Elle or Ellie though worried they are too popular. What do people think of Ezzie? It's really growing on me though worried it's too 'out there' as not a normal shortening for Elizabeth. Was also thinking about 'Bee' but worried this might also be too much of a stretch. DD1 is Lucy.

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crumble82 · 16/12/2018 07:48

I like Beth or Liza. If you like Bee have you thought about Beatrix/Beatrice?

Pinkgin50 · 16/12/2018 07:45

I know an Elizabeth who is known as Libby.

Wavingwhiledrowning · 16/12/2018 07:43

My name is Elizabeth and I can honestly say that I wish that's what people called me! Without fail people say "so are you liz, or lizzy, or...?". Just saying "actually, it's Elizabeth" always throws people and is far less common as names go than some of the nicknames you'll come up with. Plus (although I'll admit it's taken me until adulthood to acknowledge this) it's a really lovely name! Saying that though, I have a nickname my sister gave me when we were small. I love that it just happened and has a story - better than anything my mum probably would have come up with!

FluffyMcCloud · 16/12/2018 07:22

Ezzie is horrid, sorry. Just call her Elizabeth until she is old enough to choose her own diminutive.

Hangingtrousers · 16/12/2018 07:21

Ezzie is cute .. but not sure about it on an adult.
Other less common Elizabeth nick Ames .
Bunty
Beth
Buffy
Liesl

VincentVanGoughandhisear · 16/12/2018 07:20

Beth

tryinganewname · 16/12/2018 07:17

I know an Elizabeth that goes by 'Elma' she's an older lady. I wouldn't shorten it though, it's a beautiful name and deserves its full use.

TheChristmasBear · 16/12/2018 07:16

Just call her Elizabeth.