Sissy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Sissy Name at a Glance

Name	Sissy
Meaning	Diminutive of Christie: Diminutive of any name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher. Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ. Diminutive of Cecilia: A feminine form of Cecil, meaning blind.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Sissy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Sissy means “Diminutive of Christie: Diminutive of any name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher. Variant of Christiana. Follower of Christ. Diminutive of Cecilia: A feminine form of Cecil, meaning blind”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Sissy Name Origin

Our database records Sissy under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Sissy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Sissy is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Sissy

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