Eliza

The name Eliza finds its origins in the English language. It is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their daughter. The name first came into use as a diminutive or a nickname for the name Elizabeth. Elizabeth is a name with Hebrew origins, as in Hebrew it is written as Elisheva. This translates to mean 'my God is my oath' or 'my God is abundance', which is also the meaning of Eliza. George Bernard Shaw popularized the name by naming a character Eliza Doolittle in his play ‘Pygmalion’, which was later made into the movie ‘My Fair Lady’. Another fictional character bearing this name is Elizabeth Bennett, who was often referred to as Eliza, in the novel Pride and Prejudice. One of the most famous figures in history with the name is Eliza Schuyler (Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton) who was a socialite in the 18th-century and was known for her philanthropic nature. She married Alexander Hamilton, who was one of America's founding fathers and the first secretary of the treasury. Their story has been immortalized in the hit Broadway musical 'Hamilton', written by Lin Manuel-Miranda.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

pledged to God

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.

L is for love, your love of life!

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

Z is for zany, the funny side of you!

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

Lucky

Eliza lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Eliza

• Eliza Patricia Dushku American actress
• Eliza Hope Bennett English actress
• Eliza Carthy English folk singer
• Eliza Coupe American actress
• Eliza McCardle Johnson First Lady of the United States as wife of President Andrew Johnson

Eliza in Pop Culture

• Eliza Minnick character in "Grey's Anatomy".
• Eliza Doolittle character in George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion" and musical "My Fair Lady"
• Eliza Thornberry main character on series 'The Wild Thornberries'
• Eliza Urbanski character in Eleanor Henderson's novel "Ten Thousand Saints"
• Eliza "Liza" Winthrop main character in "Annie on my Mind" by Nancy Garden