Mini

Diminutive of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection"

Mini Origin and Meaning

The name Mini is a girl's name of Finnish origin.

Mini is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a diminutive nickname for longer names like Minerva, Minnie, Jasmine, or Dominique. Derived from various linguistic roots depending on the culture, it often connotes smallness or daintiness from the English word 'miniature.' The name has a playful, affectionate quality that maintains its charm from childhood through adulthood. While not among the most common given names in any country, Mini has international recognition and cross-cultural appeal. It gained some additional recognition through association with the Mini Cooper car brand and various fictional characters. The name's brevity and friendly sound make it accessible across language barriers.

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Famous People Named Mini

  • Susanna "Mini" Anden
    Swedish model and actress

The name Mini in Pop Culture

  • Minerva "Mini" McGuinness
    character played by Freya Mavor on the British teen drama Skins
  • Mini Villar
    tough waitress whose abortion Augie March helps fix in The Adventures of Augie March (1953) by Saul Bellow