Mindy

Meaning honey bee
Origin Greek
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Min-dy

About Mindy

Cheerful and approachable, this name radiates warmth and friendliness from the first syllable. It has a retro charm that's cycling back into fashion, bringing with it associations of kindness and genuine niceness. There's nothing intimidating about this name—it's the girl-next-door, the friend everyone wants, the colleague everyone appreciates. It feels American in the best sense: optimistic, unpretentious, democratic. The name suggests someone practical and grounded, someone who gets things done with a smile. While it peaked in popularity decades ago, that vintage quality now works in its favor, offering familiarity without oversaturation. It's cute without being childish, maintaining its charm across all ages. The sound is peppy and upbeat, difficult to say without a hint of happiness. For parents who value kindness and positivity above edginess or drama, who want their daughter's name to reflect genuine goodness, this delivers that message clearly.

Variations of Name Mindy

Melinda
Miranda
Mindi
Mindee
Melody
Melissa
Melanie
Megan

Names Similar to Mindy

Mandy
Melinda
Melody
Megan
Monica
Molly

Nicknames for Mindy

Min
Mimi
Indy
Dee
Mindy

Famous People Named Mindy

Mindy KalingActress and Comedian
Mindy CohnActress
Mindy McCreadyCountry Singer
Mindy SterlingActress
Mindy RobinsonActress
Mindy CarsonSinger
Mindy BurbanoActress
Mindy MylreaFitness Expert
Mindy KalinowskiOlympic Swimmer
Mindy SmithPainter and Illustrator
Mindy GledhillSinger-Songwriter
Mindy KwantenActress
Mindy WeisbergerScience Journalist
Mindy RiceProduction Designer
Mindy KoenigsfeldDancer
Mindy RicklesProducer
Mindy Paige DavisActress
Mindy KuhnPianist
Mindy KornhaberScholar and Author

Characters Named Mindy

Mindy Lahiri"The Mindy Project" TV Series
Mindy MacreadyHit-Girl - "Kick-Ass" Comic Series
Mindy Simmons"The Simpsons" TV Series
Mindy Park"The Martian" Novel and Film