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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Kitten; term of endearment
- Origin
- French
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- mih-NET
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
mih-NETIPA /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.
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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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