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Élise (female)

Diminutive(s):Lise (F)
Diminutive for:Elisabeth (F)
Derivative of:Elisabeth (F)
Can be spelt:Elyse (F)
   
Source(s): The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

French diminutive of and derived given name from Elisabeth.  Also English but without the accent: Elise.
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