Liesl

Liesl is a girl name of German origin, ranked #80 in popularity, meaning Pledged to God.

What Liesl means

Pledged to God.

Liesl sits at 5 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Liesl 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.

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

How popular is Liesl?

Liesl is ranked #80, near the outer edge of the top hundred. Names here are often on the way up or on the way down, so this is the band where a name can feel fresh and established at the same time.

The character of Liesl

We group Liesl under German and scripture — an unusual pairing, and often the reason a name feels the way it does. Each theme opens a full list of names sharing it.

Themes: German, Biblical

Names like Liesl

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

More German names

  • Liesel — Pledged to God.
  • Louise — Renowned warrior.
  • Leonard — Brave as a lion.
  • Lula — Famous warrior; pearl.
  • Klaus — Victory of the people.
  • Niklas — Victory of the people.
  • Karl — Free man.
  • Otis — Wealthy.
  • Humphrey — Peaceful warrior.
  • Ottilie — Prosperous in battle.