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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.
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