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Pinny

♂ Boy

Pronounced PIN-ee /ˈpɪn.i/High

Meaning: A Yiddish pet form of Pinchas/Phinehas — variously 'the Nubian', 'mouth of brass', and 'an oracle'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An oracle; mouth of brass: Pinny is a pet form of Pinchas. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA Yiddish pet form of Pinchas/Phinehas — variously 'the Nubian', 'mouth of brass', and 'an oracle'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6715 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520162025

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

Pinny is a Yiddish pet form of Pinchas/Phinehas — variously 'the Nubian', 'mouth of brass', and 'an oracle' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name across Hasidic and Orthodox families (said 'PIN-ee'; full form Pinchas).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, an-oracle at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Phinehas/Pinchas is variously 'the Nubian', 'mouth of brass', and 'an oracle' (Hebrew/Egyptian) — Pinny is its warm Yiddish pet form, crisp and vintage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'PIN-ee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Pinchas — pet form; routes layered

Variations

PinchasPinchosPini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pinny mean?

Pinny is a Yiddish pet form of Pinchas/Phinehas — variously 'an oracle; mouth of brass'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Pinny?

It's said PIN-ee /ˈpɪn.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pinny a boy or girl name?

Pinny is a boy's name.

How popular is Pinny?

Pinny is a rare name in the U.S.

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