Lisette

Meaning of Lisette

Lisette derives from the French diminutive of Elisabeth, itself rooted in the Hebrew Elisheba (“God is my oath”). It is articulated in French as /liˈzɛ/ and in English as /lɪˈzɛt/, a concise two-syllable form that retains its linguistic precision across both languages. In the United States, Lisette registered 29 births in 2024, placing it at rank 921, after reaching a historical high of rank 525 (395 occurrences) in 1999. Statistical analysis reveals modest fluctuation through the 20th century—typically hovering between ranks 600 and 700—followed by a gradual decline and stabilization in the lower 900s. This pattern underscores the name’s profile as a technically refined choice with enduring, though limited, contemporary usage. The name’s compact phonetic structure and historical lineage confer an impression of measured sophistication, aligning with Anglo-American preferences for concise yet cultured names.