Minnie
Meaning
diminutive of Wilhelmina ("will helmet"); also used as a pet form of Mary
The formal names behind Minnie
Minnie is an established short form of each of these names.
Wilhelmina · Germanic origin · Dutch and German feminine form of Wilhelm ("will helmet")
Minerva · Latin origin · traditionally wisdom (Roman goddess); etymology uncertain
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Minnie peaked in the 1890s.
When you meet Minnie
People given the name Minnie in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1969. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Minnie deep dive
Whether you’re naming a baby or exploring your own name’s history, this is a personal letter, not a list: where Minnie truly comes from, how it traveled, and what a century of records reveals. If you have grown a tree on nametree, it also considers how Minnie fits with your family’s names and surname.
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