Missy
Meaning of Missy
Missy is a popular female name with English origin. It is pronounced as MIS-ee (/ˈmɪsi/). The name Missy has a variation, Misty. The name Missy has been given to newborn girls in the United States since at least 1943. In recent years, it has maintained a relatively steady level of popularity, with around 10 to 20 occurrences per year. While not currently ranking high on the baby name charts, Missy remains a charming choice for parents seeking a sweet and timeless name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MIS-ee (/ˈmɪsi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Missy
| Missy Elliott, also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer who achieved chart success with her debut album Supa Dupa Fly in 1997. |
| Missy Franklin - Melissa Franklin Johnson is an American former competitive swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist, known for holding world records in the 200-meter backstroke and the 4×100-meter medley relay. |
| Missy Peregrym - Melissa Peregrym is a Canadian actress and former fashion model, recognized for her roles in Stick It and Rookie Blue, for which she received a Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2016. |
| Missy Cummings - Mary Louise "Missy" Cummings is an American academic, professor at Duke University, and former United States Navy fighter pilot who joined the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in November 2021. |
| Missy Giove - Melissa 'The Missile' Giove is a highly accomplished American professional downhill mountain biker, with 14 NORBA downhill titles, 11 world cups, three overall NORBA downhill crowns, two World Cup overalls, and the 1994 World Championship title to her name. |
