Elizabeth is one of those classic, widely-used baby names that has an entire raft of <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/nicknames-ultimate-guide">nicknames</a>, going in and out of style over time. In the 1940s, a baby Elizabeth was likely to be called Betty. Then came Betsy, Liz, and Lisa in the midcentury. Next was Beth, and now we have Ellie.

</br></br>Along with Ellie and Lisa, other nicknames for Elizabeth in the US Top 1000 include Eliza, Elle, Elsa, Elsie, Etta, Lea, Lily, and Thea. If you’re looking for a truly unusual nickname for Elizabeth, we suggest Ilsa, Lettie, Zella, or Zibby.

</br></br>With so many options, there's a pet form of Elizabeth that's right for any child. For more inspiration, check out our list of <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/29/Elizabeths-International-Variations">International Variations of Elizabeth</a>.

Uncommon Nicknames for Elizabeth

Lydda is the name of a Biblical town whose similarity to Lydia makes it plausible as a first name.  But if you're considering Lydda, we can't help but wonder: Why not just stick with Lydia?

Lydda

Uncommon unique rare unusual offbeat nicknames for Elizabeth, including Ilsa, Etta, and Zibby (Page 3)

Uncommon Nicknames for Elizabeth

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