Miss
m(i)-ss
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Term of address; Bee
With a name like Miss, your little one will know what it's like to be addressed by their full and proper title. The word "miss" appears several times in the English dictionary, describing a failure to reach or the sense that something or someone is absent! Miss's official usage may appeal more to you, as it's often used to refer to young girls or women. Appearing before an individual's name or used in lieu of it, "Miss" is a polite endearment written in letters and spoken in the finest establishments. You may also recognize Miss as a shortened form of Missy, an English moniker that stems from the Greek Melissa. Translating to "bee," Melissa's definition could show your Miss just how enriching and uplifting their very presence is.
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Merriam-Webster Dictionary, miss (n.2)
Behind the Name, Missy, July 2017
WordSense Dictionary, Miss
Name Doctor, Missy
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