Minnette

French

"faithful defender"

Minnette Origin and Meaning

The name Minnette is a girl's name.

Minnette is a delicate feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of 'Minnie,' which itself originated as a nickname for Wilhelmina or Minerva. It has French stylistic elements, with the '-ette' suffix traditionally indicating 'small' or 'little one.' This gives the name a dainty, refined quality. Minnette was occasionally used in the early 20th century but remains quite rare in contemporary naming practices. The name has a vintage charm that might appeal to parents looking for something classic yet uncommon. Its sound evokes images of a bygone era, perhaps the early 1900s, giving it a nostalgic quality. While uncommon, it's relatively intuitive in pronunciation and spelling compared to other rare vintage revivals.

Famous People Named Minnette

• Minnette Barrett American actress
• Minnette de Silva Sri Lankan architect
• Minnette Vári South African video artist
• Minnette Ella Gersh Lenier American magician and educator

The name Minnette in Pop Culture

• Minnette a fashion designer with a temper in the visual novel game Danger by Design