Female Name
Prissy
ˈpɹɪs.i
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
Anne of Green Gables characters
D. H. Lawrence characters
diminutives
English adjectives
Gone with the Wind characters
word names
y vowels
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
29/100
classic65%
youthful140%
informal100%
devious65%
delicate140%
strange100%
simple140%
comedic120%
Meaning & Etymology
Prissy is a diminutive form of the name Priscilla, which is of Latin origin meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'. The name Prissy often conveys a sense of quaintness or old-fashioned charm, and is sometimes used to describe someone who is overly concerned with propriety or decorum.
Etymology
Original Form:
Priscilla
Evolution:
The name Priscilla evolved into the diminutive form Prissy, which is often used as a nickname or a term of endearment.
Source:
Latin