Missey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Missey is a variant of the name Melissa, meaning 'honey bee' in Greek.
Meaning of the Name Missey
Missey is a variant spelling of the name Missy, which is a diminutive form of the name Melissa. Melissa is of Greek origin and means 'honey bee'. It is derived from the Greek word 'meli' which means 'honey'. The name Melissa has been used since ancient times and is associated with sweetness and charm.
Popularity of the Name Missey
The popularity for the name Missey peaked in popularity in the year 1965 with 10 births, which ranked number 6,819 out of 10,837 unique names for that year. Missey had the most female births in 1965 with 10, which ranked number 4,205 out of 7,535 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Missey
Popularity of Missey by State
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