Lisette
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Lisette: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1977.
A French diminutive of Elizabeth, Lisette traces its roots to the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." It emerged in 18th-century France as a charming, feminine form, popularised by the character in Jean-Jacques Rousseau's opera *Le Devin du village*. While no globally famous historical figures immediately spring to mind, the name has been borne by Lisette Model, a pioneering Austrian-American photographer known for her street photography. Though not a place name, its root 'Elizabeth' has inspired countless locations, from the Elizabeth Islands in the US to Elizabeth Street in many cities. Lisette feels both delicate and spirited, a less common variant of the ever-popular Elise or Eliza, offering a touch of French elegance to the Scottish naming tradition.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19773 babies
- Latest (1977)
- #5103 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y