# mini, Minnie

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈmɪn.i/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### mini
*/ˈmɪn.i/*
Miniature, tiny, small.

### Minnie
*/ˈmɪni/*
A diminutive of the female names Wilhelmina, Minerva, Mary, Mina, Mamie and Hermione. Popular as a formal female given name in the 19th century.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/mini