Minette
Pronunciation: [ m-ihn-EHT ]
Minette is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,891 in the US, popular nicknames include Min, Miy, and Minie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Minette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 433 babies have been named Minette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Minette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,891 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,891
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Minette
Minette is a girl name .
Minette is currently ranked #70,891 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Minette include Min, Miy, Minie, and Mineie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Minette include Minerva . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis