Minnie
Meaning
"resolute protector"
Origin: Germanic (via Wilhelmina)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,763
- Total SSA Count
- 62
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Min
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"resolute protector"
Origin: Germanic (via Wilhelmina)
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2763 for Minnie.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Minnie at #2763 in the United States.
Minnie means "resolute protector" (Germanic (via Wilhelmina) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Minnie is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.