Mint-y Names
- Minto
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"mint"Description:
Minto is used for both sexes in Japan, commonly with the kanji combination equating to the word for "mint."
- Mėta
Origin:
Lithuanian word nameMeaning:
"mint"Description:
Lithuanian word name derived from that of the mint plant.
- Saranae
Origin:
ThaiMeaning:
"mint, peppermint"Description:
The Thai word for "mint" is also a beautiful (and rare!) girl name.
- Minttar
Origin:
Variation of Minttu, FinnishMeaning:
"mint"Description:
A dialectal variation of Mintuu found in the Varsinais-Suomi region of Finland.
- Julep
Origin:
English from PersianMeaning:
"rose water"Description:
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.
- Wintergreen
Origin:
English nature nameMeaning:
"green in the winter"Description:
Wintergreen is an antiquated form of the term "evergreen" that today is commonly associated with the mint-like flavoring found in toothpaste, chewing gum, and American root beer (yes, really). It's never been documented as a baby name, but considering Winter is so common these days, it's certainly within the realm of possibility.
- Mentina
Origin:
Variation of Menta or Clementina, Italian; SpanishMeaning:
"mint; mild, merciful"Description:
A minty girl name in Italy, a citrus-scented one in Spain.
- Berilo
Origin:
Spanish, from GreekMeaning:
"beryl, pale green gemstone"Description:
A Latin name with a lot of tango flair.
- Bòhé
Origin:
ChineseMeaning:
"mint"Description:
The Mandarin word for "mint" was used as a translation of the Japanese name Minto in the popular manga series Tokyo Mew Mew.
- Aminta
Origin:
Variation of Amyntas, GreekMeaning:
"defender"Description:
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.
- Pennyroyal
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
A unique compound name taken from a variety of mint known for its medicinal properties.
- Hakka
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"peppermint"Description:
A minty Japanese name as well as a language and culture in southeast China.
- Wintergreen
Origin:
English nature nameMeaning:
"green in the winter"Description:
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.
- Pudina
Origin:
Hindi, Sindhi, and BengaliMeaning:
"mint, peppermint"Description:
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.
- Mynte
Origin:
DanishMeaning:
"mint"Description:
Minta would be easier to wear as an English-speaker.
- Pudeena
Origin:
Hindi, Sindhi, and BengaliMeaning:
"mint, peppermint"Description:
A rare minty baby name occasionally used in India. The Pudina spelling is slightly more popular.
- Mynta
Origin:
Swedish variation of Mynte, DanishMeaning:
"mint"Description:
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.
- Ananux
Origin:
Armenian word nameMeaning:
"mint"Description:
A rare Armenian word name with that ever-cool X factor.
- Beryl
- Colgate
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