Missy

Missy Meaning & Origin

About Missy
The name Missy is a diminutive form of Melissa, derived from the Greek word "melissa" meaning "honey bee." Missy is a playful and endearing name that conveys sweetness and charm. It is often associated with a lively and energetic personality, reflecting the vibrant nature of a honey bee.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Missy are female.

Missy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 75% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɪsi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Missy in Braille

Here's how to represent Missy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Missy in braille

How to Spell the Name Missy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Missy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Missy in sign language

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