Name meaning
Minnie
means “bitter; or beloved”
- Origin
- Hebrew and Germanic, via English
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- English, American, Scottish
- Spellings
- Minnie · Mina · Mary
- Say it
- MIN-ee
- Letters
- 6
Researched meaning
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Minnie is a pet form of Mary and of Wilhelmina, used on its own since the 19th century. Minnie Mouse made it famous worldwide.
Roots
Diminutive of Mary or Wilhelmina.
Where it is used
Mary and Mina are related.
Minnie name FAQ
What does the name Minnie mean?
Minnie means “bitter; or beloved”. Diminutive of Mary or Wilhelmina.
Where does the name Minnie come from?
Minnie is of Hebrew and Germanic, via English origin. Today it is used in English, American, Scottish families.
How do you pronounce Minnie?
Minnie is usually pronounced MIN-ee.
Is Minnie a boy's or a girl's name?
Minnie is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Minnie?
Related spellings and forms include Mina, Mary.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata. Recorded in national birth and census statistics. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words.