Prissy is a delightful and unique name of American origin, derived from the Old French word 'pris', meaning 'taken'. It gained popularity in the United States following its usage in Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, 'Gone with the Wind', where it was the name of the enslaved African American character who served as Mammy's assistant. Prissy is often associated with warmth and charisma, reflecting its origins from a term of endearment.
"The name Prissy appears to have been most popular between 1954 and 1968, with a peak of 7 births in 1959."