Do you know an Eliza? What does she get shortened to (if anything?)

[MrsKitty]

Do you know an Eliza? What does she get shortened to (if anything?)

And if you don't know an Eliza, but you met one, what might you be tempted to call her (other than Eliza?!)

It's top of my girls list (actually, is the only one on the list at the moment) but want to consider all the things she might end up being called before I go with it. I'm not keen on Liza or Liz - would she be constantly getting either do you think?

[said]

Only if Eliza is short for Elizabeth.

[WinkyWinkola]

Couldn't Betty be a pet name for an Eliza?

[MrsKitty]

very not cery

[MrsKitty]

Thanks for all the responses - It's looking cery much like she will be an Eliza (assuming the scan was correct and she's not going to be a he!)

[stillstanding]

So glad that you posted this thread, MrsK - Eliza is currently my top girl name and I so hope I get to use it!

I was worried that it would get shortened to Liza but I agree with other posters here that you (and she) probably get to decide what you are prepared to live with.

[midnightexpress]

I had a schoolfriend called Eliza (I thnk it was actually short for Elizabeth in the first place) - hers got shortened to Liza mostly, and sometimes Liz. I love Eliza and I like Liza too.

[seeker]

I know one. She's always Lizzie.

[Pinkmarshmallow]

I know one. Sorry to say this, but she hates the name herself. So she calls herself Liz.

[gagamama]

I know an adult Eliza, we call her 'Li' (as in 'lie'). It's a lovely name and an affectionate-sounding nickname.

[Clary]

whom I have never called Tom (pedantic )

[Clary]

I know a couple. One is never shortened and the other is sometimes Lizzie I think.

But you know it's led by you. For eg I know a Thomas who I have never called Tom - prob because his mum never does.

[LadyGlencoraPalliser]

I know a grown up Eliza and no one ever shortens her name.

[jellibob]

I have an Eliza, and sometimes call her Lyzee, but mostly Eliza.

When we were looking for names, I found a website (American I think, can't remember the address) where people rated their own names and shared their nicknames. There was one that I can't get out of my head but daren't ever say, in case the other DCs or DH start using it..."Fert"!

[Littledawley]

I know a really lovely Eliza - I was a bit envious when I had my DD that I couldn't use it!! They often call her Lyzee which is sweet.

[mumzy]

I know a few Elizas and they never get shortened to anything they're always called Eliza

[deste]

The one I know is called Zi-Zi.

[Sagacious]

Thinking about it the other was "Dolots"

A rather literal take on Eliza Dolittle.. quite sophisticated for 15 year olds.

[Sagacious]

Erm the only Eliza I ever knew had the rather charming nickname Eeeezeee (Easy)

She was rather keen on the boys...

[EsmeWatson]

I have a two year old dd Eliza, who we sometimes shorten to Lizzie, but usually she is just Eliza. I, like you, was worried she may get Liza or Liz so made it pretty clear that she was either Eliza or Lizzie only! Gorgeous name, we get so many positive comments - go for it!

[Kingsroadie]

Lize or Lizie (long y on both of those - not like Lizzie). She's our age. I think it's a really nice name. Thing is, even if no one shortens the name it will almost sound like Liza in conversation as the e almost gets swallowed ( from my experience)

[MrsMattie]

I know two Elizas. A little girl that gets called Liza or Ly and a woman who is only ever Eliza.

[Fayrazzled]

My MIL is Eliza and it gets shortened to "Liza".

[MrsKitty]

OK, thanks everyone...is sounding promising.

Any more?