Elizabeth/Lisa?

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Cupofteaandagoodbookthensleep · 05/02/2026 16:03

I love Elizabeth as a baby girl name but it’s a common middle name in my family. I was thinking about choosing a derivative name like Lizzie or Eliza as a name for my child to be known as and using Elizabeth as the full name on the birth certificate. It would be Elizabeth Anna.
But then someone suggested Lisa. I know it’s dated but it’s really growing on me and I really like the sound of it. I’d still keep Elizabeth as a full name but have her known as Lisa. What do you think?

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zebrastripesarefun · 05/02/2026 17:26

I would put Elizabeth on birth certificate as gives plenty of options. I love the name Lisa. It’s very pretty

Climbingrosexx · 05/02/2026 17:23

What about Elisabeth and shorten it to Lisa if you like a shortened version

JustGiveMeReason · 05/02/2026 17:20

I've never associated Lisa, with Elizabeth (though, looking at it, can see it could be).

If you want to call her Lisa, I'd just call her Lisa.

Personally I prefer Elizabeth, but it would have to be on the understanding that she will likely be given all sorts of shortenings by different people throughout her life.

mcmuffin22 · 05/02/2026 17:09

My Elizabeth is a Lizzie. Everyone calls her that, including teachers. Lisa is more my area (born late 70s). I like it but hate when people say 'Leese' as a shortening.

I also like Laura.

RebeccaDecember · 05/02/2026 16:50

Love Lisa. Think it’s due a revival. Also love Lissa - short for Melissa but also cool on its own.

Elizabeth gives her loads of options for shortened forms when she’s older

Fodencat · 05/02/2026 16:50

Can’t stand it. I’m a Lizzie and I hate it when people mishear it as Lisa

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Cupofteaandagoodbookthensleep · 05/02/2026 16:46

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