Aminta is now considered a feminine name, but it originated as a variation of Amyntas, a name connected to numerous ancient kings. In the 16th century, Torquato Tasso, an Italian poet, wrote a play titled Aminta about a lovestruck shepherd who falls for a beautiful nymph named Silvia.

Minto is used for both sexes in Japan, commonly with the kanji combination equating to the word for "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.

Minta would be easier to wear as an English-speaker.

An uncommon name occasionally heard in Italy and Hungary, where it is also the word for "mint."

Amyntas is derived from the Greek word amyntor, meaning "defender." It was borne by several ancient kings and military leaders.

The Thai word for "mint" is also a beautiful (and rare!) girl name.

The Mandarin word for "mint" was used as a translation of the Japanese name Minto in the popular manga series Tokyo Mew Mew.

A minty Japanese name as well as a language and culture in southeast China.

A unique compound name taken from a variety of mint known for its medicinal properties.

A rare minty baby name occasionally used in India. The Pudina spelling is slightly more popular.

The term "wintergreen" historically referred to plants that remain green through the winter, for which we use the word "evergreen" today. Gaultheria wintergreens, shrubs, contain the oil used to make wintergreen mint flavoring, used in chewing gum, toothpaste, and even root beer.

Lithuanian word name derived from that of the mint plant.

Pudina is the word for mint in many Indian languages. It's slightly more common than the Pudeena variation, although each are rare as baby names.

A dialectal variation of Mintuu found in the Varsinais-Suomi region of Finland.

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.

A rare Armenian word name with that ever-cool X factor.

A minty girl name in Italy, a citrus-scented one in Spain.