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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: From the blessed isles

Cut right to the chase and use this sweet diminutive as baby's given name. Lissy, a Hebrew girl's name, can be used as a nickname for Elizabeth, Felicity, and Melissa. It means "from the blessed isles," and can be a way to remind your little one to always feel connected to their roots, wherever they might be. Lissy can also be used as a variant of Elissa, a Greek name that was used as an alternative name for Dido, queen of Carthage.