Dr. Lisa Cuddy’s first name in House M.D. is Lisa.
Cuddy, played by Lisa Edelstein, is the dean of medicine and hospital administrator at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Her responsibilities include managing staff, budgets, policies, and the difficult behavior of House’s diagnostic department.
The character frequently clashes with House because she must balance his unconventional methods against hospital rules and patient safety. At the same time, Cuddy recognizes his diagnostic ability and often protects his team when his results justify unusual decisions.
Cuddy and House also have a complicated romantic relationship during the series. Their professional rivalry is a major part of the show’s early seasons, while their later relationship adds personal stakes to their long-running arguments.