Pledged to God
A German diminutive of Elisabeth, derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. It carries the traditional meaning of being a promise or oath to a deity. While less common than the spelling Liesl, it retains the same European charm and rhythmic appeal.
Less common today
Leisel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,620 in 2015.
The protagonist and 'book thief' in Markus Zusak's novel · The Book Thief
The eldest von Trapp daughter · The Sound of Music
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
