Misty

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Misty Pronunciation

Misty is pronounced MIS-tee /ˈmɪs.ti/High

Meaning: From the English word misty, 'covered with mist, hazy' — a soft nature word-nameHigh

In 30 seconds: Soft as morning fog: Misty is the dreamy weather word made a name — gentle, atmospheric, and warmly retro. A misty-morning kind of charm.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word misty, 'covered with mist, hazy' — a soft nature word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#4084 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1977

Total births (all-time)≈ 84,619

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Misty comes from the English word misty, 'covered with mist, hazy'. A soft nature word-name popular in the 1970s, it carries a dreamy, atmospheric charm, helped along by song and screen.

It registers thinly today. Rare, mist-covered at the root, and dreamy.

Did you know? The 1971 thriller 'Play Misty for Me' and the jazz standard 'Misty' both helped make this hazy weather-word a popular, evocative name.

Overall data confidence 82%

Oxford English Dictionary — misty — word origin

Variations

MistieMysteeMisti

Nicknames

Mist

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Misty?

Misty is pronounced MIS-tee (/ˈmɪs.ti/). Press play above to hear Misty said aloud.

How do you say Misty?

Misty is said MIS-tee (/ˈmɪs.ti/). Press play above to hear Misty said aloud.

What does the name Misty mean?

Misty is the English word for 'covered with mist, hazy'.

Is Misty a boy or girl name?

Misty is a girl's name.

How popular is Misty?

Misty is a rare name in the U.S. today, well past its peak decade.