Prissy
PRISS-ee
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
28
Peak Year
#7 in 1959
First Recorded
1954
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
This name is often considered a diminutive of Priscilla, a Latin name meaning 'ancient' or 'venerable'. It carries connotations of being prim and proper.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Prissy
Character from Gone with the Wind known for her prim demeanor.
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