Minette

At a Glance: Name: Minette – Meaning: kitten; term of endearment – Origin: French – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: mih-NET

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Minette is a French name that means "kitten" or serves as a term of endearment. It's a small, tender word turned into a name — concrete and affectionate rather than abstract. If you want a name with a literal, gentle meaning behind it, Minette carries one plainly.

Meaning & Origin of Minette

Meaning: Kitten; term of endearment.

Origin: French.

How to Pronounce Minette

Phonetic: mih-NET   IPA: /mɪˈnɛt/

Popularity of Minette

SSA records show Minette reached its highest popularity at #1587 in 1893, when 5 babies were given the name. By 2020, the most recent year in the data, it ranked #16736 — still just 5 babies — showing the name has stayed rare across the entire 1893-2020 span.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1893–2020.

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FAQ

What does the name Minette mean?

Kitten; term of endearment.

How do you pronounce Minette?

Minette is pronounced mih-NET (IPA: /mɪˈnɛt/).

Is Minette a popular name right now?

Minette peaked at #1587 in 1893 and is ranked #16736 as of 2020. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1893–2020.)

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