Lise
Meaning of Lise
Lise is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. With French origins, this name is pronounced as "lees" (/lis/) in French. Lise is also closely related to the popular name Lisa. In terms of associations, Lise has been used as a given name for girls in Illinois since at least the 1950s, though it has not consistently ranked among the top names. Its popularity has varied over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 9 per year during that time period. If you are looking for an elegant and distinctive name with French roots, Lise might be the perfect choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as lees (/lis/)
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Notable People Named Lise
| Lise Meitner was an Austrian-Swedish physicist known for her contributions to the discovery of protactinium and nuclear fission, earning her the nickname "German Marie Curie." |
| Lise de Baissac - Lise Marie Jeanette de Baissac, also known by her code names Odile and Marguerite, was a Mauritian agent in the UK's Special Operations Executive during World War II, working to conduct espionage, sabotage, and reconnaissance in Nazi-occupied France. |
| Lise Payette was a Canadian politician, journalist, writer, and businesswoman who served as a Parti Québécois (PQ) minister and National Assembly member before pursuing a successful career in television production and writing. |
| Lise Davidsen is a Norwegian opera singer, recognized as a lyric dramatic soprano, who gained fame by winning the Operalia competition in London in 2015. |
| Lise Kingo is a Danish businesswoman serving as Independent Board Director at Danone, Sanofi, and Covestro, as well as a member of the Advisory Board for Humanitarian and Development Aid at the Novo Nordisk Foundation. |
| Lise Salvas-Bronsard was a Canadian economist and writer known for her extensive research in economic policy and quantitative techniques, as well as her teaching career at the Université de Montréal. |
| Lise Nørgaard was a Danish journalist and writer celebrated for her insightful and witty depictions of Danish society, with her memoir "Kun en pige" being a bestseller and adapted into a film. |
| Lise Lindstrom is an American operatic soprano known for her performances in Puccini's Turandot and the dramatic repertory of Richard Strauss and Richard Wagner. |
| Lise Haavik is a Norwegian-Danish singer famous for representing Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1986 and for her work with the duo Trax. |
| Lise Grande, an American, assumed the presidency of the United States Institute of Peace on December 1, 2020, after serving in various United Nations positions managing operations in South Sudan, India, Iraq, and Yemen. |
| Lise Munk - Lise Overgaard-Munk is a Danish football striker who has played for top Bundesliga teams and represented the Denmark women's national football team. |
| Lise Vaillancourt is a Quebec writer. |
| Lise de la Salle is a renowned French classical pianist. |
| Lise Skjåk Bræk is a renowned Norwegian textile artist specializing in ceremonial apparel, uniforms, costumes, rugs, and other textiles, based in Trondheim. |
| Lise Ringheim, a Danish film actress, appeared in 37 films between 1943 and 1993, and was born and died in Denmark. |
