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Canadian Name

 

 

Meaning:                “Gods oath” or “consecrated”

 Pronunciation:         ay-LEE-zah

Ethnic Origins:         Spanish, Italian, German, Hebrew
                              (so it is an international name suitable for a
                                Chinese girl in Canada with
                                Italian/Irish/German/American parents!)

Nick Names???         Elly, Elle, Liz  (or whatever Joe makes up)

References:

Doon Wintz (a friend of Rick's from Notre Dame)
recalled the lyrics of one of his father's favorite songs --

“I Still See Elisa” from the musical Paint Your Wagon. 

 
I still see Elisa
She keeps on returning
As breathless, young as ever
I still see Elisa
And still feel the yearning
To hold her against me again
Her heart was made of holidays
Her smile was made of dawn
Her laughter was an April song
That echoes on and on
Since I saw Elisa
The shadows are falling
And winter is calling above
But I still see Elisa
Whenever I dream of love