Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 04, 2024

Minnette

US Popularity Rank: 8903

Origin: German

Meaning: Love; Dainty

If you love baby, give them a name to remind them of that fact every time you call! Minnette is a feminine name of Anglo-Norman and German origin. Meaning “love,” this name derives from the German Mina, but offers a French-sounding twist. Additionally, the name might also be a respelling of the French word mignot, meaning “dainty.” Both a given name and a surname, you might recognize this moniker from the likes of American magician Minnette Gersh Lenier, or American Actor Dylan Minnette.