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Origin: German

Meaning: Resolute protector; Mind; First-born daughter; Messenger

A name that needs no convincing of its adorableness, Minny is a sweet appellation for girls with a blend of origins. Minny derives from the Germanic Wilhelmina, meaning “resolute protector,” but is also a nickname for Latin Minerva, meaning “mind,” Native American Winona, meaning “first-born daughter,” and Greek Hermione, meaning “ messenger”—just to name a few. With a medley of appellations to draw inspiration from, Minny is for the future-forward tot with endless ambition.