Details for the forename Liz

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Liz (female)


Variants:	Lis (F) Lizzie (F)
Diminutive for:	Eliz (F) Elizabeth (F) Liza (F)
Pet Name for:	Elizabeth (F) Lisa (F)
Derivative(s):	Lizanne (F)
Can be spelt:	Lys (F)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP
Notes:	English short or pet name for Elizabeth [q.v.] from ancient Hebrew "oath of God". Also a pet name for Eliza, Liza or Lisa.