Missy or Missie is a feminine first name, often a short form of

Melissa Melissa is a female given name. The name comes from the Greek word μέλισσα (''mélissa''), "bee", which in turn comes from μέλι (''meli''), "honey". In Hittite, ''melit'' signifies "honey". ''Melissa'' also refers to the plant ''Me ...

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* Mathilde de Morny (1863-1944), French aristocrat and artist * Michele "Missy" Avila (1968-1985), American murder victim *

Missie Berteotti Missie Berteotti (born September 22, 1963) is an American professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is an American organization for female golfers. The organization is headquartered at th ...

(born 1963), American LPGA golfer * Missy Booth, fictional character from the television series ''Ackley Bridge'' * Missy Cummings, Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and former U.S. Navy fighter pilot *

Missy Elliott Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971), better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. She embarked on her music career with R&B girl group Sista in the earl ...

(born 1971), American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer * Missy Giove (born 1972), American former professional mountain bike rider *

Missy Gold Missy Gold (born Melissa Fisher; July 14, 1970) is an American psychologist and former child actress. She is known as portraying the governor's daughter, Katie Gatling, on the sitcom ''Benson'' (1979–86). Career Gold appeared on ''Eight Is Eno ...

(born 1970), American former child actress *

Missy Franklin Melissa Franklin Johnson (born May 10, 1995) is an American former competition swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist. She formerly held the world record in the 200-meter backstroke (long course). As a member of the U.S. national swim team ...

(born 1995), American competitive swimmer *

Missy Higgins Melissa Morrison Higgins (born 19 August 1983), known professionally as Missy Higgins, is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. Her Australian number-one albums are ''The Sound of White'' (2004), ''On a Clear Night'' (2007) and ''The Ol ...

(born 1983), Australian singer and songwriter * Missy Hyatt (born 1963), American professional wrestling valet *

Missy LeHand Marguerite Alice "Missy" LeHand (September 13, 1896 – July 31, 1944) was a private secretary to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) for 21 years. According to LeHand's biographer Kathryn Smith in ''The Gatekeeper'', she eventually ...

(1898–1944), longtime private secretary to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt *

Missy Malone Missy Malone is a Scottish burlesque performer currently based in central England. Early years An only child, Malone was born in 1985 and grew up in Livingston in Scotland. Throughout her childhood she attended dance and drama classes. She ...

, British burlesque performer * Missy Mazzoli (born 1980), American composer and pianist * Missie McGeorge (born 1959), American LPGA golfer * Missy Peregrym, Canadian actress * Missy Raines (born 1962), American bluegrass bassist * Missy Robbins (born 1971), American chef * Missy Schwen-Ryan (born 1972), American rower

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* Missy, a character in the 1991 American comedy-drama movie ''

Fried Green Tomatoes ''Fried Green Tomatoes'' is a 1991 American comedy-drama film directed by Jon Avnet and based on Fannie Flagg's 1987 novel ''Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe''. Written by Flagg and Carol Sobieski, and starring Kathy Bates, Jessic ...

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Missy Missy or Missie is a feminine first name, often a short form of Melissa. People * Mathilde de Morny (1863-1944), French aristocrat and artist * Michele "Missy" Avila (1968-1985), American murder victim * Missie Berteotti (born 1963), American LP ...

(short for The Mistress), a female incarnation of the villain The Master from the British science fiction series ''Doctor Who'' * Missy Armitage, in the 2017 film ''

Get Out ''Get Out'' is a 2017 American psychological horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Jordan Peele in his directorial debut. It stars Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LaKeith Stanfield, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landr ...

'' * Missy, character in The Fairly OddParents * Missy, a cat who was missing in the epic 2010 Shannon production '' Missing Missy''

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