Minnie
MIH-nee
Popularity
#2758
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
160,011
Peak Year
#3,288 in 1919
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Minnie is a diminutive of Wilhelmina or Hermina, both of Germanic origin. Wilhelmina means "resolute protector", and Hermina means "soldier".
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Minnie Driver
English actress, singer, and songwriter.
Minnie Mouse
Cartoon character created by Walt Disney.
Personality Traits
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