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Jul 2026

Minny

OriginDiminutive of Wilhelmina, German
Meaning"resolute protection; love"
GenderGirl

About Minny

Variation of Minna

Famous Minnys

  • Harriet Marian "Minny" Thackeray

    daughter of novelist William M. Thackeray

  • Minny Temple

    cousin of novelist Henry James who inspired Milly Theale in "The Wings of the Dove"

Minny in pop culture

  • Minny Jackson

    the maid from the movie "The Help"

  • Minny

    minivan in Pixar's "Cars"

  • Minny Belle Tompkins

    character in musical "Johnny Johnson"

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