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Misty

Pronunciation: [ m-IHST-ee ]

Boy Name #10,348 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Misty is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-IHST-ee.

Parents who love the name Misty often also consider Minnie, Mildred, Millie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#10,348
Total SSA Count
8

Nicknames

Mis Miy Misie

Also a Girl Name

Misty is also used as a girl name, ranked #4047.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Misty

Is Misty a boy or girl name?
Misty is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #10348. As a girl name, it is ranked #4047. Misty is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Misty?
Misty is pronounced m-IHST-ee.
How popular is the name Misty?
Misty is currently ranked #10348 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Misty?
Common nicknames for Misty include Mis, Miy, and Misie.
Is Misty a common or rare name?
Misty is an uncommon name, ranked #10348 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Misty

Misty is a boy name .

Is Misty a boy or girl name? Misty is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,348 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,047. Misty is more commonly used as a girl name.

Misty is currently ranked #10,348 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Misty include Mis, Miy, and Misie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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