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Mimi

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Mimi: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2009.

Mimi is a name with multiple charming origins, most often used as a feminine given name or affectionate diminutive. It frequently derives from French, where “Mimi” is a pet form of Marie or Miriam, often associated with the beloved character Mimi in Puccini’s opera *La Bohème*, a tragic but spirited seamstress. The name also has roots in Japanese, where it can mean “beautiful” or “sea,” and in Italian, where it is a nickname for Maria or Guglielmo. Notable bearers include the iconic American singer Mimi (born Mariah Carey), who helped popularize the name as a stage name, and French actress Mimi Barthélémy. The name is also tied to the Isle of Man’s Niarbyl Bay, thought to share a Celtic root with “Mimi.” A particularly endearing variant is Mim, used in Scotland as a short form for Mary or Margaret.