Pledged to God
Lise is a short form of Elisabeth, which is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva. It has been used as an independent name primarily in French, German, and Scandinavian cultures. It carries the same spiritual weight as its parent name but with a more streamlined, modern feel.
Less common today
Lise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,973 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Austrian-Swedish physicist who co-discovered nuclear fission
Classical pianist
Operatic soprano
Canadian model
