Missy

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
As a nickname for Melissa, Missy takes on the meaning of "sweetness" or "honey" from the Greek origin. On its own, it does not have a specific meaning.
Pronunciation
MIS-ee
Missy is pronounced as "MISS-ee".
Popularity
Since Missy is a nickname rather than a formal name, it is difficult to track its popularity. However, Melissa has been a popular name for many years, ranking in the top 100 names for girls in the United States in the 1970s and 80s.

cartoon of the name Missy
Cartoon of Missy

Missy Name meanings & History

Missy is a short form of the name Melissa, which is from Greek origin meaning "honeybee". As a nickname for Melissa, Missy takes on the meaning of "sweetness" or "honey" from the Greek origin. On its own, it does not have a specific meaning. Diminutive of Melissa. This is also a slang term meaning "young woman". Missy is often used as a nickname for girls with the name Melissa, but it can also stand alone as an individual name. It is most commonly used in the United States and Canada.

Zodiac Sign of Missy: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Missy:

M: Mommy,Mushy,Manipulative,Mother,Maternal,Memorabilia,Memory

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

S: Solidity,Sensuality,Security,Success,Sex,Social Standing,Status

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

Missy is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are several notable Missys in the world, including Missy Elliott, an American rapper, singer, and songwriter, and Missy Franklin, an American former competition swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist.

2.) Missy (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a familiar form of Melissa, Millicent.

Other Forms: Mise, Misey, Misi, Misie, Missee, Missey, Missi, Missie, Mysea, Mysee, Mysey, Mysi, MysieMise, Misey, Misi, Misie, Missee, Missey, Missi, Missie, Mysea, Mysee, Mysey, Mysi, Mysie,Myssea, Myssee, Myssi, Myssie, Myssy, Mysy


3.) Missy (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) short for Melissa

Other Forms: Miss, Missi, Missie


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