Is the name Minnie short for anything?

Minnie can really be short for just about any M name (and some non-M names as well, such as Wilhelmina), including Minerva, Mary, and Margaret.
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What is the full name for Minnie?

Minnie was traditionally a nickname for Mary, but it can also be a diminutive of Minerva, Wilhelmina, Clementine, Hermione, or Amelia. It is sometimes used as a name in its own right.
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What is Minnie short for in Disney?

Have you ever wondered what Mickey and Minnie are short for? You'll probably never guess what Minnie Mouses' first name is, but once you know, you might just have to add it to your baby girl name list. As it turns out, Minnie Mouse's first name is really Minerva.
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Is Minnie short for Amelia?

Amelia nicknames could come in handy.
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Is Minnie a nickname for Amelia?

Minnie- Minne is an adorable nickname for Amelia. Parents won't be able to help comparing their little girl to one of the most famous Disney characters in the world.
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What is the girls name Minnie short for?



Is Minnie an old fashioned name?

The name Minnie had its heyday in the 1880s, according to Baby Name Wizard, and it's a nickname for Guillermina, Maximina, Dominica, Minerva, Clementine, and Wilhelmina — all of which make great old lady names in and of themselves.
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What is Nannie short for?

The name Nancy was originally a diminutive form of Anne or Ann. It began to be used as a proper name from the 18th century onwards. Similar names include Nan, Nance, Nanette, and Nannie. Nancy.
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What is Nellie short for in Scotland?

Nelly and Nellie are female given names, also used as nicknames, which are derived from the names Helen, Ellen, Petronella, Danielle, Cornelia, Eleanor, Janelle, Chanelle, Penelope or Noelia.
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What does the name Minnie mean in the Bible?

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Minnie is: Wished-for child; rebellion; bitter.
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Is Minnie English name?

The name Minnie is primarily a female name of English origin that means Of The Sea Or Bitter. Originally a diminutive form of Mary.
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Is Minnie a German name?

About Minnie

Minnie is a feminine name which came about as the pet form of Wilma and Wilhelmina. Both of these names are feminine variants of the name William, which is of Old German origin and is said to mean 'Seeking Protection'.
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What is Mickey short for?

Mickey is a given name and nickname almost always masculine and often a short form (hypocorism) of Michael, and occasionally a surname.
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What is a unique girl name?

If you would like a name with a pretty sound, these unique girl names surely fit the bill.
  • Annalise. A combination of the name Anna and Lise, this name is simple, pretty, and unique. ...
  • Calista. This name is the feminine form of Callistus, which means “most beautiful” in Greek. ...
  • Enya. ...
  • Allegra. ...
  • Avalon. ...
  • Aaliyah.
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What is Mickey short for female?

Diminutive of Michelle or Michaela.
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Why is Margaret shortened Peggy?

Daisy and Peggy = Margaret

Well, Margaret was shorted to nicknames like Meg or Meggy, and the rhyming nickname trend turned Meggy into Peggy.
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Is Bonnie short for Elizabeth?

Bonnie is a girl's name of Scottish origin meaning "pretty, beautiful or cheerful". Bonnie is short for the name "Bonita."
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Is Sally short for something?

Sally is an English language feminine given name. The name originated as a pet name for the Arabic and Hebrew name Sarah, but has since become used independently. It is also a nickname for Salome and Salimeh, which are especially popular in the Eurasian country Georgia.
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What is the most classic girl name?

Classic and Old-Fashioned Baby Girl Names
  • Abigail. ...
  • Annmarie. ...
  • Agatha. ...
  • Agnes. ...
  • Bridget. ...
  • Colleen. ...
  • Donna.In Italian, this girl's name means “lady.” The classic name is also the female form of the male name Donald. ...
  • Dorothy.
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What does the dog name Minnie mean?

Where is Minnie from? The name finds a couple of different origins. One is Hebrew, in which case it means “Wished for child.” The Teutonic meaning of the name is “Loving memory,” which is equally lovable and perfectly appropriate for a faithful pooch.
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Is Minnie an Indian name?

Name Minnie is of Scottish, German, English origin and is a Girl name.
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What is a nickname for Evelyn?

Evelyn can also be shortened to Ev, Evie, or Evy.
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Is Minnie a Scottish name?

The noun minnie is probably baby talk for northern English and Scottish mither “mother” or for mummy (mommy). Minnie is used in northern England and Scotland to mean “(one's) mother.” Minnie entered English in the 17th century.
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