Minnie
[ˈmɪni]Meaning
a diminutive form of the name Minerva or short for 'miniature'
Background Story
The name Minnie came into popular use in the early 20th century, often associated with the famous Disney character Minnie Mouse. Minnie Mouse debuted alongside Mickey Mouse in 1928 and quickly became an iconic character in animation and pop culture.
Temperament
Variations
Minnie, Minny, Minna
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