Mossy: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Covered in or resembling moss
Origin
English (modern nature name)
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
MAW-see

Mossy is an English (modern nature name) unisex name meaning “covered in or resembling moss”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Mossy

Meaning: Covered in or resembling moss.

Origin: English (modern nature name).

How to Pronounce Mossy

MAW-seeIPA /ˈmɔːsi/

Popularity of Mossy

Mossy doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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