Find out how popular the first name Elizette has been for the last 28 years (from 1990 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Elizette by gender

Based on the last 28 years of data, Elizette is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Elizette.

The history of the first name Elizette

The name Elizette is a French diminutive form of the name Elizabeth, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath." Elizette was commonly used in France during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.

The name Elizabeth has biblical roots and can be found in the Old Testament, where it refers to the wife of Aaron, the brother of Moses. It gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to the mother of John the Baptist also being named Elizabeth.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elizette is in the late 14th century, when it was used by a French noblewoman named Elizette de Parthenay. In the 15th century, another notable figure with this name was Elizette Rebuffe, a French poet and author.

During the 16th century, Elizette Caron, a French courtier and mistress of King Henry IV, was a well-known figure bearing this name. In the 17th century, Elizette Gaillard, a French actress and playwright, gained recognition for her theatrical works.

Another notable Elizette was Elizette Baumgartner, an 18th-century French painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture. In the 19th century, Elizette Reuter, a French novelist and feminist writer, was known for her works advocating women's rights.

While not as common as other variations of the name Elizabeth, Elizette has been used throughout history in France and other francophone regions, with its diminutive form reflecting a sense of endearment and familiarity.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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