Lisa

Short for Elizabeth

Lisa is a feminine given name, a shortened form of Elizabeth that became independently popular in the mid-20th century.

It peaked in American usage during the 1960s and 70s, when it ranked among the most common names for baby girls.

Lisa was the most popular girl's name the year I was born.

name

Mona

Feminine given name

Renaissance · iconic · smile · enigmatic · oil painting · masterpiece · Presley · Marie · Simpson · Springfield

friendly

amicable

Peacefully cooperative in manner

approachable · warmhearted · sociable · good-natured · pleasant · welcoming · kindly · neighborly · gracious · sympathetic

Categories
Opposites
gender-paired names

LisaMichael

Hebrew name, divine comparison

David · John · Mark · Robert · James

name type

LisaSmith

Ubiquitous English surname

Johnson · Williams · surname · family name · last name

cultural register/formality

LisaElizabeth

Feminine given name

Elisabeth

Phrases
Family

Elise, Elisabeth

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G