Variations on Elizabeth?

[emilybrianne.livejournal.com]

I don't even know the sex of my baby yet so I'm not sure why I'm fretting over this, but...

Hubby and I like the name Elizabeth. However, my husband's sister's name is Elizabeth and I have a 16 year old cousin named Elizabeth. I also just lost a good friend named Elizabeth this week (her death is "suspicious" and under investigation). I would love to honor my friend and perhaps even capture a teensy bit of her compassionate nature by passing her name on to my child. But with two Elizabeths in our immediate family, I don't want to create confusion or muddle my child's identity by giving her a name she would share with two relatives that she'd see frequently.

So, I'm here to ask - what is your favorite variation on the name Elizabeth, and/or what is your favorite nickname for Elizabeth? Creative suggestions are welcome, so long as they are credible. Foreign variations are also welcome. I'm hoping for a little more help than the crappy baby name book I have.

Thanks. :)

Comments

[xx-imagination.livejournal.com]

Isabella is really popular, but other versions I actually haven't heard too much of. I love Isabelle, personally.

[emilybrianne.livejournal.com]

I like Isabeau, too. Also less common.