Missy

Missy is a diminutive of Melissa, from the Greek melissa, meaning "honeybee" — a name connected to sweetness, industry, and the natural world. As a standalone name and nickname, Missy carries the affectionate informality of a term of address used for a young girl, with a playful, slightly sassy energy that has made it a perennial favorite for companions with personality.

Missy ranks #158 among America's most popular pet names, and it has the kind of spunky, familiar energy that suits a companion who is sweet but knows her own mind. The name has a mid-century American charm — breezy, affectionate, slightly playful — that works beautifully for a pet who is clearly the mistress of her domain. Missy is the name you give a companion who expects good things from life and generally gets them.