US Popularity Rank: 6973

Origin: British

Meaning: God is my oath

If you're looking for a traditional name with modern appeal, consider Lisbeth, a feminine name of Hebrew origin that means "God is my oath." Lisbeth is a variation of Elizabeth, a popular British name that derived from the old Hebrew name Elisheva. Traditional yet striking, Lisbeth is chic and one-of-a-kind. Namesakes such as Lisbeth Salander, a fictional character in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Swedish author Stieg Larsson, infuse the name with an edgy mystique.