Thoughts on the name Lisa?

benandsus · February 2012

My DH and I are really struggling with name choices this time around! We keep coming back to Lisa as an option - it's one I rarely hear anymore, but it's not totally out there/unusual either. Any thoughts? Our DS is Andrew, so also want something that goes well with that. Open to other suggestions as well!

MnNsAngel · February 2012

Lisa is a nice name meaning My God is a vow... so i love the meaning. What do you want the name to mean or what kind of feeling do you want it to evoke?

rebeccaparis · February 2012

I think Lisa is nice but my first thought was the Simpsons, and then Saved by the Bell.

DawnJM25 · February 2012

Not a bad name, just a bit outdated.

Carrievue · February 2012

It's not as common as it once was. In the past four years I've not come across a Lisa with any of my students. (I work with preschoolers)

KansasFarmMomma · February 2012

It's alright but all I can think of is 'baby lisa' off of dog the bounty hunter

KearaD · February 2012

I think it sounds kind of dated, but fine.

Reilly626 · February 2012

Go for it! Bring it back to popularity! As a kid I loved it and named my dolls it.

RedCardinal · February 2012

DawnJM25:
Not a bad name, just a bit outdated.

This. I have bad associations with it too.

ADub09 · February 2012

I think it is outdated.

alohamora · February 2012

It's dated to me, and I also just don't really like the sound of it.

ButternutSquash · February 2012

It's 80s old to me. Not a fan.

InlovewithJHK · February 2012

I love it! Bring it back

Lauren79 · February 2012

DawnJM25:
Not a bad name, just a bit outdated.

This.

CiderWench · February 2012

It's not one of my favorites, but I think it's nice enough. It's common and familiar, but she will still stand out because so many feel it is "dated" and won't be using it themselves. I say, go for it!

Indynurse12 · February 2012

I agree with the others that have said it's not a bad name, but is a little dated. Goes along with Amy, Michelle, etc. to me which I don't really like.

stahlop · February 2012

It's my name and I like it!

I have heard it on a few young kids too. I think I've had about 3 or 4 Lisa's that were elementary school age subbing this year. One was short for Elizabeth. There is a girl at my home school (where I am when not subbing) named Lisa Elizabeth LN.

benandsus · February 2012

Thanks everyone - I think the fact that it seems a bit "outdated" is why we like it - want something that's not unheard of, but also not overly used today. The Lisa's I think of are Lisa Kudrow, Lisa Simpson, and a good friend of mine from high school - all good associations for me! My middle name is also Elizabeth, so it would be a way to pass on a family name as well.

We may consider using the full name Elizabeth, and calling her Lisa as another option.

The other girl names we like are Anna and Alison (Ali). Anna is our favorite, but I still struggle with the sibset of Anna and Andrew - too similar in my opinion. My DH is not a big fan of Alison...so we're stuck!

karen_loy · February 2012

benandsus:

Thanks everyone - I think the fact that it seems a bit "outdated" is why we like it - want something that's not unheard of, but also not overly used today. The Lisa's I think of are Lisa Kudrow, Lisa Simpson, and a good friend of mine from high school - all good associations for me! My middle name is also Elizabeth, so it would be a way to pass on a family name as well.

We may consider using the full name Elizabeth, and calling her Lisa as another option.

The other girl names we like are Anna and Alison (Ali). Anna is our favorite, but I still struggle with the sibset of Anna and Andrew - too similar in my opinion. My DH is not a big fan of Alison...so we're stuck!

given all this I'd totally use Lisa, is a really nice name