Lilibet Baby Name Meaning

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What Does Lilibet Mean?

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex welcomed the newest addition to their family on June 4, 2021: Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. The unique first name pays homage to Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth.

Queen Elizabeth has held the nickname Lilibet since she was a child. It came about as a result of how the then-princess mispronounced her own name as a young girl. Lilibet originates from the Hebrew name Elisheba, which means "God is my oath."

  • Origin: The name Lilibet is derived from the biblical name Elisheba.
  • Gender: Lilibet is most commonly used as a girl's name.
  • Pronunciation: lily-bet

Although many baby names are separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best.

How Popular Is the Name Lilibet?

According to the Social Security Administration's 2020 data, the name Lilibet hasn't ever appeared in the list of top 1,000 baby names in the United States. (We predict that may change soon.)

Name Variations

The following are variations of the name Lilibet:

  • Elizabeth
  • Libby
  • Lilibeth
  • Lily

Similar Names

Names that sound similar to Lilibet include:

  • Antoinette
  • Jeanette
  • Lizette
  • Lyzette

Other possible nicknames for Elizabeth include:

  • Beth
  • Betsy
  • Betty
  • Eliza
  • Liz
  • Liza
  • Lizzy

Other traditionally female names that start with 'L' include:

  • Lacy
  • Leia
  • Lela
  • Lexi
  • Lia
  • Lillian
  • Lucy
  • Luna
  • Lydia
  • Lyla

Suggested Sibling Names

If you're trying to find the right sibling names to go along with your little Lilibet, here are some popular options:

  • Ace
  • Annalise
  • Cash
  • Constance
  • Cooper
  • Dean
  • Dylan
  • Enya
  • Genevieve
  • Grayson
  • Harlow
  • Hudson
  • Ivy
  • Juliette
  • Lorelai
  • Odette
  • Reign
  • Willow
  • Wyatt

More Baby Names

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By Leah Campbell
Leah Campbell is a full-time parenting and health writer and has written extensively on the topics of infertility, adoption, and parenting. She is a single mom by choice and author of the book "Single Infertile Female."