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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. Dal96%
  4. Melania96%
  5. Denzil96%
  6. Miro96%
  7. Emir96%
  8. Spenny96%
  9. Janiece96%
  10. Bessy96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonks42%
  2. Kayne42%
  3. Sindy42%
  4. Dariana42%
  5. Ritita42%
  6. Salvy42%
  7. Tiati42%
  8. Candyce42%
  9. Kayle42%
  10. Quie42%

Love potential for Nissy

Top 10

  1. Loyce96%
  2. Timmothy96%
  3. Verlin96%
  4. Lawton96%
  5. Durward96%
  6. Bee96%
  7. Willene96%
  8. Boaz96%
  9. Bev96%
  10. Hillard96%

Bottom 10

  1. Saint42%
  2. Shanelle42%
  3. KoKo42%
  4. Dior42%
  5. Ferrell42%
  6. Lili42%
  7. Mandie42%
  8. Dyl42%
  9. Diamonda42%
  10. Vannessa42%

Professional potential for Nissy

Bottom 10

  1. Holdy42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Caprice42%
  4. Tala42%
  5. Heavie42%
  6. Sheld42%
  7. Hold42%
  8. Heav42%
  9. Shellye42%
  10. Gaston42%

Crush potential for Nissy

Top 10

  1. Pae96%
  2. Paigey96%
  3. Cli96%
  4. Pai96%
  5. Marsh94%
  6. Shally94%
  7. Linc94%
  8. Mano94%
  9. Donaidh93%
  10. Bev93%

Bottom 10

  1. Pepper42%
  2. Freeda42%
  3. Cosmo42%
  4. Tequila42%
  5. Gaston42%
  6. Phineas43%
  7. Ferris43%
  8. Kalei44%
  9. Janou44%
  10. Indiana45%
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