Minyard
Pronunciation: [ m-IHNY-ahrd ]
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,625
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"wide, broad"
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Old English origin
"Farm or dwelling for a herd of animals"
#38,650 in US
Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin
"from the hill by the loud river"
#38,683 in US
American English origin
"initials used as a standalone given name"
#38,500 in US
Old Germanic origin
"brave advisor"
#38,737 in US
Old French origin
"one who lives or works in the forest"
#38,659 in US
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About the Name Minyard
Minyard is a boy name .
Minyard is currently ranked #38,625 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Minyard include Min, Miny, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Miy, Miie, and Minkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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