Nickname for Elizabeth

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Nickname for Elizabeth
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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 3:09pm

Nickname for Elizabeth



  • Elise
  • Ellie
  • Betsy
  • Emma (full name Elizabeth Marie - family names)
  • Bettina (full name Elizabeth Christine - family names)
  • Libby
  • Eliza
  • She'll be the 5th Elizabeth in a row (me, my mom, grandmother, etc.)

  • My nn is Beth, mom & g-mother are Betty, so I don't want either of those


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Beth - mommy to Ayden 03/23/02, Owen 06/23/04, & Eliz

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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 3:17pm

How about Izzy?

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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 3:20pm
I like it, but DH vetoed it - it's the name of a friend's former girlfriend. ugh.

Beth - mommy to Ayden 03/23/02, Owen 06/23/04, & Eliz

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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 4:34pm

I think Betsy is a nice nod to your mom and g-ma without using the same exact nn (and Betsy has a more childish feel to me than Betty, so it makes sense in my mind). My next favorite(s) from your list would be Elise and Eliza, depending on which feel you prefer. Elise has a soft, sweet feel, while Eliza comes across as a bit spunkier, I think. FWIW, Elise makes more sense as a shortened form of Elisabeth, and Eliza for Elizabeth.

You might also consider avoiding more common or overly-popular nns like Ellie and Emma, since she already shares her given name with so many in your immediate family. A more unusual nn would help set her apart and give her something a little more "hers" if she ever feels she wants that. Hopefully that makes sense. ;)

Also, have you considered Izzy, Ibbie, Shibley or Bess? Just a thought.

ETA: Ok, I see Izzy's out, but I stand by the others. LOL




Edited 3/16/2007 4:38 pm ET by mommyagain6124

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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 5:03pm
Hi! I did not see the names Liz or Lizzy listed for name choices. I wasn't sure if you did not like them or just forgot about them so I thought I would mention these to you. I like Liz and Lizzy. Just an idea. Best of luck with deciding. Bye
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Fri, 03-16-2007 - 9:39pm
I voted for Libby, because I like its spunkiness, but I also wanted to toss Liesel/Liesl into the ring. :) It's my favorite of the Elizabeth nicknames, has an adorable "Sound of Music" charm, and she'd probably be the only one...even if there are several Elizabeths in her class.

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Sat, 03-17-2007 - 1:57pm
Betsy Betsy Betsy....
(I could also tolerate Bitzy)
With 2 Betty's and a Beth, I think Betsy would keep the tradition best and yet still be unique!
Plus every second girl is Ella, Ellie, Emma, Eliza or Elise...so I would not want one of those.
Libby is a can of baked beans or soup.
Bettina is cute too....
so I guess I could have voted Bettina or Betsy. (I actually voted Betsy...it sounds cute)
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Sat, 03-17-2007 - 9:42pm

My daughter is Elizabeth Nicole we call her lizy-cole

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Sun, 03-18-2007 - 2:38pm

I voted for Ellie but my first choice would be Betsy (love it, love it, love it!). I was just thinking it would be too close to Beth and Betty? WDYT? Also, why not Lizzy?


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Sun, 03-18-2007 - 2:59pm

My sister already has a niece nn Liz, so I'd rather avoid Liz & Lizzy. It'll be bad enough having two Elizabeth's, but since it's such a family tradition on my side of the family, I really don't think it's necessary for me to not use it just because my sister's husband's brother's child is also named Elizabeth :) Especially if they both go by nicknames.
P.S. We usually only see the other Elizabeth every other year at Thanksgiving.

Thanks everyone for your responses!
Beth

Beth - mommy to Ayden 03/23/02, Owen 06/23/04, & Eliz

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Sun, 03-18-2007 - 6:28pm

I have a couple of friends who are Elizabeth ... one goes by "Becky" and one goes by "Liza" not like Liza Minelli, but with the short I like in "Liz" but with A on the end.

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