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Minnie

Girl name · 100 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Minnie: 100 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2019.

A name that sparkles with vintage charm, Minnie began as a Scottish and English nickname for Mary, drawn from the Gaelic *Màiri* with an affectionate '-ie' ending. It can also be a diminutive of Wilhelmina or a standalone name in its own right. The most famous bearer is Minnie Driver, the English actress known for *Good Will Hunting*, while the beloved cartoon character Minnie Mouse has given the name a playful, enduring sweetness. Fewer place connections exist, but the root name Mary famously inspired the city of Baltimore. As a notable variant, the Irish spelling Minnie was popularised in the 19th century, and the name enjoys a curious correlation with the early 20th-century fashion for "old lady" names revived in the 2010s.