Minnie is a girl's name of Literary origin meaning “Minnie is a character in Thomas Hardy's 'Under the Greenwood Tree', representing innocence and youthful charm..” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Min, Minny. As of 2026, Minnie ranks #888 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #5 in 1880.
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MIN-ee
Phonetic spelling
Currently #888 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Minnie means “Minnie is a character in Thomas Hardy's 'Under the Greenwood Tree', representing innocence and youthful charm..” It is a girl's name of Literary origin.
Minnie is pronounced MIN-ee.
Minnie is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Minnie currently ranks #888 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Minnie include Min, Minny.
Middle names that pair well with Minnie include Minnie Rose, Minnie Elizabeth.
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