Eliza
Meaning of Eliza
The name Eliza is a charming and timeless choice for a baby girl, with roots deeply embedded in history and literature. Originating as a diminutive of Elizabeth, Eliza has evolved into a standalone name that exudes elegance and grace. Pronounced ih-LIE-zuh in English, eh-LEE-tsah in Italian, and eh-LEE-thah in Spanish, this versatile name carries an air of sophistication across different cultures. Eliza is often associated with the beloved character Eliza Doolittle from George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion," which later became the classic musical "My Fair Lady." Over the years, its popularity has seen fluctuations in the United States; it ranked 116th in 2023 with 2,350 occurrences. Variations of the name include Elizabeth and Liza, offering parents flexibility while retaining its classic appeal. With its rich historical background and literary connections, Eliza continues to be a favored choice for parents seeking a name that combines tradition with modern elegance.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as eh-LEE-thah (/eˈlita/)
Italian
- Pronunced as eh-LEE-tsah (/eˈlitsa/)
British English
- Pronunced as ih-LIE-zuh (/ɪˈlaɪzə/)
American English
- Pronunced as uh-LIE-zuh (/əˈlaɪzə/)
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Notable People Named Eliza
| Eliza Stephens was an English governess known for her involvement in the scandalous affair between Mary Eleanor Bowes and Andrew Robinson Stoney. |
| Eliza Patricia Dushku is an American actress known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Tru Calling, and Dollhouse. |
| Eliza Emily Chappell Porter was a pioneering educator and humanitarian who made significant contributions to public education, healthcare, and social justice in the United States. |
| Eliza Taylor, also known as Eliza Jane Morley, is an Australian actress famous for her roles in Neighbours, The 100, and Quantum Leap. |
| Eliza George - Elizabeth "Eliza" George, also known as "Mother George," was a dedicated volunteer nurse during the American Civil War, serving soldiers and civilians in the South until her passing from typhoid fever in 1865. |
| Eliza Ann Ross, née McGray (1849–1940), was a Canadian woman renowned for her command of the steel four-mast barquentine Reform. |
| Eliza Ann Ashton, also known as Faustine and Mrs Julian Ashton, was an English-born Australian journalist and social reformer who wrote for prominent newspapers in Sydney and was a founding member of the Womanhood Suffrage League of New South Wales. |
| Eliza Kate Coupe is an American actress, comedian, and model known for her roles in Happy Endings, Scrubs, Future Man, and Pivoting, as well as appearances in Murderville and So Help Me Todd. |
| Eliza Jane Scanlen is an Australian actress known for her roles in Home and Away, Sharp Objects, and The First Lady. |
| Eliza Simmons Bryant was an American humanitarian who established the Cleveland Home for Aged Colored people, which later became the Eliza Bryant Home for the Aged and then Eliza Bryant Village in her honor. |
| Eliza Pearl Shippen was an influential American educator and founding member of Delta Sigma Theta, known for her role as an English professor and Dean of Women at the University of the District of Columbia. |
| Eliza Carpenter was a pioneering African-American race horse owner and jockey who achieved success in early Oklahoma despite being born into slavery. |
| Eliza Pickrell Routt (1839–1907) was a pioneering advocate for women's suffrage and the original first lady of the state of Colorado. |
| Eliza Boardman Burnz was a nineteenth century American shorthand inventor and promoter, known for her simplified alphabet based on Isaac Pitman's Phonography, which was the subject of Mark Twain's essay "A Simplified Alphabet." |
| Eliza Scudder (1821–1896) was a 19th-century American hymnwriter known for notable hymns such as "The Love of God" and "Truth", and was influenced by her uncle, Edmund Hamilton Sears. |
