Female Name
Missie
ˈmɪs.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
animals
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
ends in -ie
insects
nature
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
35/100
youthful120%
informal160%
common100%
urban65%
delicate120%
simple160%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Missy or Missie is a feminine first name, often a short form of Melissa. The name Melissa itself originates from the Greek word 'μέλισσα' (melissa), meaning 'honeybee'. The diminutive form Missie carries a similar connotation of sweetness and industriousness, often associated with the qualities of a bee.
Etymology
Original Form:
Melissa
Evolution:
The name Melissa evolved into various diminutive forms, including Missy and Missie, which are commonly used in English-speaking cultures.
Source:
Greek 'μέλισσα' (melissa), meaning 'honeybee'