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Beryl
Greek
"sea-green jewel"
Dated British favorite that never caught on in this country, where Jade remains the green gem of choice. Interesting namesakes: British writer Beryl Bainbridge and British aviatrix Beryl Markham.
Bòhé
Chinese
"mint"
The Mandarin word for "mint" was used as a translation of the Japanese name Minto in the popular manga series Tokyo Mew Mew .
Hakka
Japanese
"peppermint"
A minty Japanese name as well as a language and culture in southeast China.
Julep
English from Persian
"rose water"
Move over Brandy and Sherry, Julep is an alcohol-inspired name that certainly feels unique today, despite sharing similar sounds to popular Juliet and Juliana.
Menta
Italian, Hungarian
"mint"
An uncommon name occasionally heard in Italy and Hungary, where it is also the word for "mint."
Mentina
Variation of Menta or Clementina, Italian; Spanish
"mint; mild, merciful"
A minty girl name in Italy, a citrus-scented one in Spain.
Mint
English word name or diminutive of Araminta, English from Greek and Latin
"mint; defender; yielding to prayer"
You may be tempted to scoff at Mint as another wacky celebrity baby name — it was used by Dutch model Romee Strijd for her daughter in 2020 — but it's a far more legitimate choice than many would…
Minta
English, diminutive of Araminta, invented hybrid name
Minta is an eighteenth century short form of a literary beauty still used in England today, but yet to be discovered by American baby namers. It has a fresh and dainty feel. Virtually unheard today,…
Minthe
Greek mythology name
"mint"
The mythological story of Minthe goes that she attempted to seduce Hades, god of the underworld. In an act of revenge, his wife Persephone transformed Minthe into the mint plant. In Ancient Greece,…
Minto
Japanese
"mint"
This unisex Japanese name can be formed by many combinations of kanji, but the most oft-cited meaning is intuitive for English speakers — "mint."
Minttar
Variation of Minttu, Finnish
"mint"
A dialectal variation of Mintuu found in the Varsinais-Suomi region of Finland.
Minty
English diminutive of Aminta and Araminta, Greek
"defender"
Minty isn't a fresh word name — it's an old-fashioned nickname for Araminta, the romantic smoosh name coined by playwright William Congreve in 1693.
Mynta
Swedish variation of Mynte, Danish
"mint"
In addition to being the Swedish word for "mint," Mynta is the translation of the Danish name Mynte. However, the original Danish version remains more popular, even in Sweden.
Mynte
Danish
"mint"
Minta would be easier to wear as an English-speaker.
Mētra
Latvian
"mint"
Mētra is the Latvian word for the mint plant and is seen as both a given name and a surname, although it is rare in both cases.
Mėta
Lithuanian word name
"mint"
Lithuanian word name derived from that of the mint plant.
Patty
Diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.
Pennyroyal
Nature name
A unique compound name taken from a variety of mint known for its medicinal properties.
Pepper
English from Latin, Sanskrit, "the pepper plant; berry"
"the pepper plant; berry"
With its bubbly sounds and stylish feel, Pepper joins a small but distinctive group of names inspired by the spice rack: Saffron, Juniper, Cassia, Sage, Ginger, and Rosemary. Enough like Pippa, Piper…
Pudeena
Hindi, Sindhi, and Bengali
"mint, peppermint"
A rare minty baby name occasionally used in India. The Pudina spelling is slightly more popular.