Missy

Missy is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a diminutive of Melissa, from the Greek Melissa (honey bee), meaning 'honey bee' — or used as a standalone name derived from the English word for a young woman or girl.

With over 5,700 recorded births, Missy has the warm, affectionate quality of a nickname-name — the kind of name that feels immediately friendly and approachable. Missy Elliott, the Grammy-winning rapper and producer who became one of hip-hop's most innovative and commercially successful artists, gave the name powerful contemporary cultural currency. Missy Franklin, the Olympic swimmer, and country singer Missy Higgins represent the name across sports and music.