Liza: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Liza | Namipedia

Liza

Pronunciation: LIY-zə (key)

Names related to Liza: Eliza, Elizabeth, Lisa

Short form of Elizabeth (God is my oath) that is now commonly bestowed as an independent given name.

From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. Buy the book

No Way

Definitely

Smart?

No Way

Definitely

Sexy?

No Way

Definitely

Friendly?

No Way

Definitely

Creative?

No Way

Definitely

Strong?

No Way

Definitely

Young?

No Way

Definitely

Sophisticated?

Do you know any real life Lizas?
What are their siblings named?

Contribute to, or edit, this collection of community wisdom on the name Liza!

Comments and insights on the name Liza: | Edit: Possibly the best name ever, hard for people to pronounce, but I think it's unique and I have always loved having it be mine. Is pronounced Lee-zaa.
I love my name....mine is pronounce L(eye)-za. I have only ever met one other Liza my entire life, I love that my name is unique. I get compliments on it all the time.
Personal experiences with the name Liza: | Edit: Well, Liza can be pronounced two ways. Either Lee-za or Lie-za. It can be short for Elizabeth or Elizaveta (a Russian name).
Nicknames for Liza: | Edit: Lizard
Leona
LIZ-aaa
Meanings and history of the name Liza: | Edit: Short from of Elizabeth, meaning "God's promise".
Famous real-life people named Liza: | Edit: Liza Minnelli, American singer and actress
Liza Oxnard, American musician
Liza Dalby, American author and expert on Japanese culture
Liza Maugham, daughter of W. Somerset Maugham
Liza in song, story & screen: | Edit: "Liza Jane", song by Vince Gill
"Liza Jane", song by David Bowie
"Liza With a Z", song by Liza Minelli (also the title of her most famous television special)