Pansey is an uncommon yet charming given name of unknown origin. It may have been coined as a variation of pansy, the flower, suggesting an association with beauty and delicacy. Alternatively, it could be interpreted as a form of Panayiota, a Greek name meaning "all-wise." Throughout history, there are no significant figures or events tied to this name, contributing to its rarity and uniqueness. In literature and popular culture, Pansey has made limited appearances, further enhancing its distinctive appeal.
The name Pansey experienced a peak in popularity between 1914 and 1916 with six to eight births per year. After a decline in the mid-1920s, there was another brief spike in the late 1950s with eleven births recorded in 1956. Overall, over an 80-year period from 1914 to 1993, there were a total of eighty births given the name Pansey.