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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. Karin96%
  2. Lesley95%
  3. Dena94%
  4. Clifton94%
  5. Ingrid94%
  6. Tricia93%
  7. Trina93%
  8. Kari93%
  9. Trisha93%
  10. Wade92%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique42%
  2. Candy42%
  3. Shanna42%
  4. Kimberley42%
  5. Ginger52%
  6. Damon52%
  7. Mandy53%
  8. Greta59%
  9. Gretchen59%
  10. Lea61%

Love potential for Nissy

Bottom 10

  1. Kimberley42%
  2. Angelique42%
  3. Shanna42%
  4. Candy42%
  5. Damon46%
  6. Kris47%
  7. Alisa50%
  8. Ginger51%
  9. Mandy54%
  10. Clint55%

Professional potential for Nissy

Bottom 10

  1. Misty43%
  2. Yvette50%
  3. Jolene52%
  4. Charity52%
  5. Amie52%
  6. Keri52%
  7. Aimee52%
  8. Toby53%
  9. Darrin53%
  10. Carey53%

Crush potential for Nissy

Bottom 10

  1. Candy55%
  2. Ginger56%
  3. Angie57%
  4. Jody58%
  5. Mandy59%
  6. Alisa59%
  7. Gretchen60%
  8. Shaun60%
  9. Greta60%
  10. Staci61%
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