Elizabeth Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elizabeth Name at a Glance

Name	Elizabeth
Meaning	'King Richard III' Elizabeth, Queen to King Edward IV.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Elizabeth Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elizabeth means “'King Richard III' Elizabeth, Queen to King Edward IV”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Elizabeth Name Origin

Our database records Elizabeth under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Elizabeth a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Elizabeth is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Elizabeth

When considering Elizabeth for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.