Minette

Minette Meaning & Origin

About Minette
The name "Minette" is of French origin and is derived from the word "minet," which means "kitten" in French. As a name, Minette is often associated with qualities such as playfulness, charm, and grace. It is a feminine name that evokes a sense of youthful energy and innocence, reflecting the characteristics typically associated with kittens.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Minette are female.

Minette Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH0 N EH1 T
🌐 IPA
/mɪˈnɛt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Minette in Braille

Here's how to represent Minette in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Minette in braille

How to Spell the Name Minette in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Minette using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Minette in sign language

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