Misty
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Misty
The name 'Misty' is derived from the English word "misty," meaning "covered with mist" or "hazy," and originates from the Old English word *mist* (fog or dimness).
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Etymology
The name 'Misty' is derived from the English word "misty," meaning "covered with mist" or "hazy," and originates from the Old English word *mist* (fog or dimness). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, as a modern, nature-inspired given name with no specific religious or historical significance, gaining popularity in the mid-20th century.
Misty currently ranks #4,140 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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