Lizzie
Meaning of Lizzie
Lizzie is a charming and timeless name for a baby girl. It has its origins in the English language and is often considered a diminutive of the name Elizabeth. The name Lizzie has a sweet and friendly sound to it, making it an endearing choice for parents. In terms of popularity, Lizzie has had a relatively steady presence in the United States over the years, although it has gradually declined in recent decades. However, this decline in popularity may make Lizzie all the more unique and distinctive for parents seeking a less common name for their daughter. Variations of the name include Liz and Lizbeth, providing alternative options for parents who want to put their own spin on this classic name. Overall, Lizzie is a delightful choice with a rich history and timeless appeal.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LIZ-ee (/ˈlɪzi/)
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Notable People Named Lizzie
| Lizzie Andrew Borden was a woman tried and acquitted of the 1892 axe murders of her father and stepmother, spending the rest of her life in Fall River, Massachusetts. |
| Lizzie Magie - Elizabeth J. Magie Phillips was an American game designer, writer, feminist, and Georgist who invented The Landlord's Game, the precursor to Monopoly, to illustrate teachings of the progressive era economist Henry George. |
| Lizzie Crozier French - Margaret Elizabeth Crozier French was an American educator, women's suffragist, and social reform activist who played a key role in the push for women's rights in Tennessee and helped the state certify the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. |
| Lizzie Velásquez - Elizabeth Anne Velásquez is an American motivational speaker, activist, writer, and YouTuber who has overcome challenges related to a rare congenital disease and bullying. |
| Lizzie Fletcher - Elizabeth Ann Fletcher is an American attorney and politician from Texas, representing Texas's 7th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. |
| Lizzie Arnot - Elizabeth Jane Arnot is a Scottish professional footballer known for her forward position with Rangers in the Scottish Women's Premier League and the Scotland national team. |
| Lizzie M. Guthrie was a 19th-century American Christian missionary who provided services in India and Japan and helped establish the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Protestant Church. |
| Elizabeth Mary Landreaux, also known as Lizzie Miles, was a renowned Afro-Creole blues singer in the United States. |
| Lizzie Gough - Elizabeth Anne Gough is a British dancer, television judge, and dance presenter known for her appearance on So You Think You Can Dance and as a judge on Alesha's Street Dance Stars. |
| Lizzie Sider - Elizabeth Sophia Sider is an American singer-songwriter. |
| Elizabeth Stride, also known as Lizzie Arlington, was a trailblazing American baseball player who made history as the first woman to play for a professional men's baseball team. |
| Lizzie Eleanor Scott is an English cricketer known for her right-arm medium bowling, currently playing for North East Warriors, Northern Diamonds, and Oval Invincibles. |
| Lizzie Muthoka Wanyoike is a Kenyan businesswoman, entrepreneur, educator, and philanthropist known for founding the Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS). |
| Lizzie Burns - Lydia "Lizzie" Burns was a working-class Irish woman who was known as the wife of Friedrich Engels. |
| Lizzie Largillière is a French kickboxer and the current ISKA World Kickboxing Super Flyweight champion. |
