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Lis (given Name)
Lis is a female given name, sometimes short for Elizabeth (given name), Elisabeth. People with that name include: *Lis Ahlmann (1894–1979), Danish weaver and textile designer *Lis Brack-Bernsen (born 1946), Danish and Swiss mathematician, historian of science, and historian of mathematics *Lis Frost (born 1961), Swedish cross country skier *Lis Groes (1910–1974), Danish politician *Lis Harris, American author and critic *Lis Hartel (1921–2009), Danish equestrian *Lis Howell, British journalist, television executive, and academic *Lis Jacobsen (1882–1961), Danish philologist, archaeologist and writer *Lis Jensen (born 1952), Danish social worker and politician *Lis Jeppesen (born 1956), Danish ballerina *Lis Lauritzen (born 1971), Danish cruise ship captain *Lis Lewis, American voice coach *Lis Løwert (1919–2009), Danish film actress *Lis Mellemgaard (born 1924), Danish ophthalmologist and resistance fighter *Lis Møller (1918–1983), Danish journalist and politician *Lis N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile name, gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
