Other Origin(s):Uncertain
Meaning:Small freshwater fish
Minnow is a charming and endearing name for your little bundle of joy. Thanks to its rarity, there is a layer of mystery surrounding the meaning and origin of the moniker. Some might know the name from the small freshwater fish minnows, teaching baby to go with the flow from the get-go. It is thought to be typically feminine and has appeared in a number of TV shows, such as the S.S. Minnow on the American sitcom Gilligan's Island. More recently, the name Minnow can be found in the adventure movie Love and Monsters. With a name like Minnow, baby will happily float through life and discover their destiny beyond the pier.
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