Minny
Diminutive of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection; love"
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Updated Wed Feb 04 2026
Minny Origin and Meaning
Variation of Minna
Famous People Named Minny
- Harriet Marian "Minny" Thackeraydaughter of novelist William M. Thackeray
- Minny Templecousin of novelist Henry James who inspired Milly Theale in "The Wings of the Dove"
The name Minny in Pop Culture
- Minny Jacksonthe maid from the movie "The Help"
- Minnyminivan in Pixar's "Cars"
- Minny Belle Tompkinscharacter in musical "Johnny Johnson"
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