Lisbeth salander is a fictional character created by swedish author and journalist stieg larsson in his award-winning millennium series. She first appeared in the 2005 novel the girl with the dragon Ò€¦ If you're looking for a traditional name with modern appeal, consider lisbeth, a feminine name of scandinavian origin that means god is my oath. lisbeth is a variation of elizabeth, a popular british Ò€¦