Meaning: Flemish short form of Godelieve
The story
Lieve is a Flemish short form of Godelieve. Its affectionate sound is grounded in an established longer name, rather than requiring an invented modern meaning.
Spellings & variants
- Godelieve
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Lieve comes from Dutch and Flemish.
More like Lieve
More German & Dutch namesAva for iPhone
Meet more names like Lieve in Ava.
Meet one name at a time, with its meaning and origin up front and its story a tap away. Swipe up for the next, heart the ones you love and share them with your partner.
Meet Ava