Missy or Missie is a feminine first name, often a short form of

Melissa Melissa is a feminine given name. The name comes from the Greek language, Greek word μέλισσα (''mélissa''), "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (''meli''), "honey". In Hittite language, Hittite, ''melit'' signifies "honey". Meliss ...

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Mathilde de Morny Mathilde de Morny (26 May 1863 – 29 June 1944) was a French aristocrat and artist. They were also known by the nickname "Missy" or by the artistic pseudonym "Yssim" (an anagram of Missy), or as "Max", "Uncle Max" (), or "Monsieur le Marquis". A ...

(1863-1944), French aristocrat and artist * Michele "Missy" Avila (1968-1985), American murder victim *

Missie Berteotti Missie Berteotti (born September 22, 1963) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour. Berteotti won once on the LPGA Tour in 1993.Missy Bevers (1970–2016), American unsolved murder victim * Missy Cummings, Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and former U.S. Navy fighter pilot *

Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971), also known as Misdemeanor, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She began her musical career as a member of the Contemporary R&B, R&B girl group 4 All the Sistas Arou ...

(born 1971), American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer *

Missy Giove Melissa 'The Missile' Giove (born 1972) is an American professional downhill mountain biker. Throughout her career she won 14 NORBA downhill titles and 11 world cups. Giove's other accomplishments include three overall NORB ...

(born 1972), American former professional mountain bike rider *

Missy Gold Missy Gold (born Melissa Fisher; July 14, 1970) is an American psychologist and former child actress. She is known as portraying the governor's daughter, Katie Gatling, on the sitcom ''Benson (TV series), Benson'' (1979–1986). Career Gold appe ...

(born 1970), American former child actress *

Missy Franklin Melissa Franklin Johnson (née Franklin; born May 10, 1995) is an American former competitive swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist. She held the world record in the 200-meter backstroke (long course) from 2012 to 2019. As a member of the ...

(born 1995), American competitive swimmer *

Missy Higgins Melissa Morrison "Missy" Higgins (born 19 August 1983) is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. Her most popular singles include "Scar", " Steer", and " Where I Stood". Her Australian number-one albums are '' The Sound of White'' (2004 ...

(born 1983), Australian singer and songwriter *

Missy Hyatt Melissa Ann Hiatt (born October 16, 1963), better known by her ring name, Missy Hyatt, is an American retired professional wrestling valet, commentator, model and occasional professional wrestler. She is best known for her appearances with Wo ...

(born 1963), American professional wrestling valet *

Missy LeHand Marguerite Alice "Missy" LeHand (September 13, 1896 – July 31, 1944) was a private secretary to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) for 21 years. According to LeHand's biographer Kathryn Smith in ''The Gatekeeper'', she eventually ...

(1898–1944), longtime private secretary to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt *

Missy Malone Missy Malone is a Scottish burlesque performer currently based in central England. Early years As an only child, Malone and grew up in Livingston, Scotland. Throughout her childhood she attended dance and drama classes. She studied drama ...

, British burlesque performer *

Missy Mazzoli Missy Mazzoli (born October 27, 1980) is an American composer and pianist who has received critical acclaim for her chamber, orchestral and operatic work. In 2018 she became one of the first two women to receive a commission from the Metropolitan ...

(born 1980), American composer and pianist *

Missie McGeorge Missie McGeorge (born August 20, 1959) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is an American organization for female golfers. The organization is headquartered at LPGA ...

(born 1959), American LPGA golfer *

Missy Morton Mary Winston "Missy" Morton is a New Zealand academic, and is Professor of Disability Studies and Inclusive Education at the University of Auckland. Her research interests include inclusive curriculum, assessment and pedagogies. Academic career ...

, New Zealand professor of disability studies and inclusive education *

Missy Peregrym Melissa "Missy" Peregrym (born June 16, 1982) is a Canadian actress and former fashion model. She is known for her roles as Haley Graham in the 2006 film ''Stick It''; as Officer Andy McNally on the ABC and Global Television Network series ' ...

, Canadian actress *

Missy Raines Missy Raines (born April 6, 1962) is an American bassist, singer, teacher, and songwriter. She has won 10 International Bluegrass Music Awards for Bass Player of the Year. Missy Raines was the first woman to win IBMA Bass Player of the Year aw ...

(born 1962), American bluegrass bassist *

Missy Robbins Missy Robbins (born 1971) is an American chef who has held a Michelin star at two restaurants, and a contestant on season four of ''Top Chef Masters''. Robbins specializes in Italian cuisine and owns two Italian restaurants in Williamsburg, Brookl ...

(born 1971), American chef *

Missy Schwen-Ryan Melissa C. Schwen Ryan (born July 17, 1972, in Bloomington, Indiana Bloomington is a city in Monroe County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. The population was 79,168 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is the List ...

(born 1972), American rower

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* Missy, a character in the 1991 American comedy-drama movie ''

Fried Green Tomatoes ''Fried Green Tomatoes'' is a 1991 American comedy-drama film directed by Jon Avnet and based on Fannie Flagg's 1987 novel '' Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe''. Written by Flagg and Carol Sobieski, and starring Kathy Bates, J ...

'' * Missy (short for The Mistress), a female incarnation of the villain The Master from the British science fiction series ''Doctor Who'' * Missy Armitage, in the 2017 film ''

Get Out ''Get Out'' is a 2017 American psychological horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Jordan Peele in his directorial debut. It stars Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LaKeith Stanfield, Bradley Whitford, Caleb ...

'' * Missy, character in

The Fairly OddParents ''The Fairly OddParents'' is an American animated television series created by Butch Hartman for Nickelodeon. The series follows the adventures of Timmy Turner, a 10-year-old boy with two Fairy godmother, fairy godparents named List of The Fai ...

* Missy Cooper, a character in the ''

Young Sheldon ''Young Sheldon'' is an American sitcom television series created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro which aired on CBS from September 25, 2017, to May 16, 2024. The series is a Spin-off (media), spin-off prequel to ''The Big Bang Theory'' that ...

'' *

Missy Booth Missy Booth is a fictional character from the Channel 4 school drama '' Ackley Bridge'', portrayed by Poppy Lee Friar. Missy first appeared in the pilot episode of the series, first broadcast on 7 June 2017. She is introduced as one of the p ...

, fictional character from the television series ''Ackley Bridge''

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