Meaning & Origin
A female given name from English, reasonably popular in the 1970s and the 1980s.
Misty is a girl's and boy's baby name of English origin, evoking the atmospheric word for light fog or haze, suggesting mystery and dreaminess. It emerged as a given name in mid-20th century America, popularized by the 1954 jazz standard "Misty" composed by Erroll Garner.
Misty peaked in the 1970s and early 1980s, embodying a natural, free-spirited vibe of that era. It also gained recognition as the name of the iconic Gym Leader in the Pokémon franchise, giving it an unexpected generational reach.