Liesel

Liesel is a girl name of German origin, meaning Pledged to God.

What Liesel means

Pledged to God.

Liesel sits at 6 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Liesel comes from

German names are typically Germanic compounds, built from two elements — often one describing strength or protection and one describing a domain such as battle, home, or people.

Liesel is recorded as German in origin. Browse other German names.

How popular is Liesel?

Liesel does not currently chart in the top 100 girl names. Rankings move constantly, and names can spend decades out of the lists before returning — so this says more about the present moment than about the name itself.

The character of Liesel

The thread we file Liesel under is faith — worth following if that association is what caught your attention in the first place.

Themes: Faith

Names like Liesel

These share Liesel's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

  • Geoffrey — Peace of God.
  • Gilbert — Bright pledge.
  • Hans — God is gracious.
  • Grace — Grace, elegance, divine favor.
  • Lilibet — Pledged to God; a royal pet name.
  • Vera — Faith; truth.
  • Agatha — Good and honourable.
  • Agnes — Pure and holy.
  • Agnieszka — Pure and holy.
  • Anastasia — Resurrection; rebirth.
  • Anvi — A goddess; one who follows.
  • Arabella — Yielding to prayer; beautiful.

More German names

  • Leonard — Brave as a lion.
  • Liesl — Pledged to God.
  • Klaus — Victory of the people.
  • Louise — Renowned warrior.
  • Karl — Free man.
  • Lula — Famous warrior; pearl.
  • Humphrey — Peaceful warrior.
  • Niklas — Victory of the people.
  • Hugh — Mind, intellect and spirit.
  • Otis — Wealthy.