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Mindee

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How to Pronounce Mindee

Pronounced MIN-dee /ˈmɪn.di/High

Meaning: Mindee is an -ee spelling of Mindy, the pet form of Melinda. Melinda joins Greek 'melos'/Latin 'mel', linked to 'honey' and gentleness, with the -inda ending, so Mindy inherits a sweet, gentle sense. Mindy also served as a short form of Minda and Arminda.Medium

In 30 seconds: Mindee is a cute -ee spelling of Mindy, short for Melinda, a name touched with the sense of 'honey' or 'gentle'. A 1970s-flavoured pet name, it peaked around 1979 and stayed rare (said 'MIN-dee').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningMindee is an -ee spelling of Mindy, the pet form of Melinda. Melinda joins Greek 'melos'/Latin 'mel', linked to 'honey' and gentleness, with the -inda ending, so Mindy inherits a sweet, gentle sense. Mindy also served as a short form of Minda and Arminda.
U.S. rank (1994)#12865 ↗ Rising
1994 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 486

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919541994

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mindee is a decorative spelling of Mindy, itself a diminutive of Melinda - a name blending a Greek and Latin element tied to 'honey' with the graceful -inda ending. Mid-century parents began giving Mindy as a full name, and the -ee spelling gave it an extra touch of informality.

Mindee was always a minor variant, borne by only a few dozen girls a year with a soft late-1970s peak before fading by the mid-1990s. Mindy and Mindi carried most of the name's use.

Did you know? Mindy leapt in visibility with the 1978 sitcom Mork and Mindy, and spellings like Mindee rode that late-1970s moment before the fashion cooled.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Mindee / Mindy — pet form of Melinda; -ee respelling

Variations

MindyMindiMelindaMinda

Nicknames

MinMindy

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If you like Mindee…

Mindy— the standard spelling of the same nickname
Mindi— a sister -i spelling with the identical sound
Cindy— a rhyming pet name of the same generation
Cyndi— another cute -i nickname spelling of the era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mindee mean?

Mindee is a spelling of Mindy, the pet form of Melinda, a name linked to 'honey' and gentleness.

How do you pronounce Mindee?

It's said MIN-dee /ˈmɪn.di/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mindee a boy or girl name?

Mindee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mindee?

Mindee is rare, a playful spelling of the once-fashionable nickname Mindy.

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