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2007-09-22 11:07:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Baby Names
It's a fine name as long as it's a nickname for Elizabeth. To me Liz is too informal to be a complete given name.
I have two friends named Liz (short for Elizabeth), both great!! But it's not the name that makes them great, it's who they are inside!!
2007-09-22 11:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by irvingfan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't think of it as a name, so much as a nickname. It's actually my least favorite shortening of Elizabeth, I'm afraid. I'm not sure why, but it's just always seemed so harsh to me. Not to mention the fact that I simply like some of the other options -- such as Nell, Eliza, Lily, Livvy, Betsy or Bess -- so much more.
From experience, most of the Liz's I know are older (say, 25 to 60). Those on the older end of that spectrum seem to have somewhat dull, dry personalities (slightly negative, not much sense of humor, etc.), but I doubt that's indicative of the nickname itself. LOL Just a coincidence. ;)
The younger ones have generally tried to get friends and family to call them by one of the other above-mentioned shortenings, but generally to no avail (it's harder once you're older, I suppose), but I'm not exactly sure WHY they've disliked Liz after living with it for so long. I do know one was often called "Lizard" because of it, and hated that, so I'm certain that was her reasoning, but I can't speak for the rest.
Hope that helps!
2007-09-22 14:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by Irish Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Liz is a great name-it brings to mind Liz Claiborne, who just happens to be my favorite designer. She was a pioneer in the design industry, and a strong woman.
2007-09-22 11:22:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
strong firm level headed
its short for elisabeth or elizabeth
i have a friend named liz great woman
2007-09-22 11:11:07 · answer #4 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Liz .. most people respect them, fear them, love them.
A strong name I generally associate it with an intelligent and studious woman . One who is successful in business and also a super mom!
2007-09-22 12:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by That_ blue_ eyed_ Irish_ lass 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an older woman. Plain. I prefer Elizabeth.
2007-09-22 11:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by Regina 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Strong and well-grounded. Liz can be girly and yet not be perceived as weak.
I like it.
2007-09-22 11:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by Mee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a woman named liz in my mind appears to be a nanny....
I don't know why
2007-09-22 12:38:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think that name is the HOTTEST name around. maybe thta has do with the fact that its MY name. i am patient, calm, very smart, nice, and all the good things in life.
2007-09-26 10:46:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
short for Elizabeth.she is strong,level headed,can take care of herself and loves to help others anyway she can.
SHE WAS MY GRANDMOTHER WHO PASSED LAST MARCH 2006.
Her name was Mary Elizabeth.
2007-09-22 12:24:14 · answer #10 · answered by mrs_pipesmoker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋