BLISS

(origin: In English) is a very happy name, imposed by others on the individual. Blys, in the Welsh, signifies desiring, longing.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

BLISS. A John Bliss occurs in the II.R. without any preiix of De or Le. The name seems to be connected with the A-Sax. verb Missian, lastificare, to make glad or joyous. The singular name Alicia Blissewenche in the H.R. appears to be nearly synonymous with that of Maud Makejoy, whose dancing afforded Edward, prince of Wales, so much pleasure in 1297. See Eug. Surn. ii. 15.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.