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Mitzy

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Pronounced MIT-see /ˈmɪt.si/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Mitzi — a German pet form of Maria/Miriam ('beloved; bitter; drop of the sea'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved; bitter: Mitzy is a pet form of Maria. Sweet, retro, and warm (said 'MIT-see').
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Origin LowGerman, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Mitzi — a German pet form of Maria/Miriam ('beloved; bitter; drop of the sea'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9893 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,247

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019472025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mitzy is a spelling of Mitzi — a German pet form of Maria/Miriam ('beloved; bitter; drop of the sea'; routes layered, which we note). A sweet, retro name (said 'MIT-see').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and German families. Rare, beloved-and-bitter at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Mitzi is a German pet form of Maria/Miriam ('beloved; bitter') — Mitzy is a spelling, sweet and retro (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MIT-see').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Mitzi — pet form; routes layered

Variations

MitziMitzieMitsy

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Mitzi— the standard spelling
Maria— a source name
Miriam— a source name
Lizzy— shares the -zy ending
Suzy— shares the -zy ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mitzy mean?

Mitzy spells Mitzi — a German pet form of Maria/Miriam ('beloved; bitter'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mitzy?

It's said MIT-see /ˈmɪt.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mitzy a boy or girl name?

Mitzy is a girl's name.

How popular is Mitzy?

Mitzy is a very rare name in the U.S.

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