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Nissy

Girl Name day: October 4
Nissy is a short form of Bernice: on birth records it is written Bernice (185,322 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Bernice page.
Origin: Greek. Meaning: 'Bringer of victory'.
From Greek Berenike, a Macedonian form of Pherenike, 'bringer of victory' (pherein 'to bring' + nike 'victory').

Name day for Nissy

October 4

Why this day? Nissy is a short form of Bernice, and shares its name day.

Nissy is celebrated in the United States on October 4.

The story of the name Nissy

Nissy is a short form of Bernice. It keeps its origin (Greek) and meaning — 'Bringer of victory', and shares its name day, October 4.

On birth records, Nissy is rarely written as such: the Nissys are Bernices (185,322 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Bernice page.

Frequently asked questions about Nissy

What does Nissy mean?

Nissy is a short form of Bernice, which means 'Bringer of victory'.

When is Nissy's name day?

October 4, together with Bernice: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Nissy a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Bernice.

Nissy's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Nissy

Top 10

  1. Kierstin96%
  2. Pae96%
  3. Melania96%
  4. Janiece96%
  5. Bessy96%
  6. Berni96%
  7. Babeth96%
  8. Nore96%
  9. Indira96%
  10. Bee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Sindy42%
  2. Dariana42%
  3. Ritita42%
  4. Tiati42%
  5. Candyce42%
  6. Quie42%
  7. Scar42%
  8. Cyn42%
  9. Cherise42%
  10. Amora42%

Love potential for Nissy

Professional potential for Nissy

Bottom 10

  1. Caprice42%
  2. Tala42%
  3. Heavie42%
  4. Heav42%
  5. Stee43%
  6. Mist43%
  7. Louna44%
  8. Kaili44%
  9. Loli44%
  10. Luni44%

Crush potential for Nissy

Top 10

  1. Pae96%
  2. Paigey96%
  3. Pai96%
  4. Bev93%
  5. Bevvy93%
  6. Callista93%
  7. Jaquelyn93%
  8. Doree93%
  9. Beverlee93%
  10. Bee93%

Bottom 10

  1. Pepper42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Tequila42%
  4. Janou44%
  5. Cienna45%
  6. Genie45%
  7. Shawnee46%
  8. Zozo47%
  9. Brissa47%
  10. Cyndi47%
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