Missy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Missy Name at a Glance

Name	Missy
Meaning	Bee. Famous bearer: Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed to a bee after learning to collect honey.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Missy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Missy means “Bee. Famous bearer: Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed to a bee after learning to collect honey”. 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.

Missy Name Origin

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

Is Missy a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Missy

When considering Missy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.