Mimi - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Mimi \m(i)-mi\ is pronounced MEE-mee. It is of French origin. Pet name for Marilyn or Miriam. Also used as a Spanish pet name for Mira, Maria, and Noemi. First used by parents after the appearance of Puccini's famous opera "La Bohème" and its tragic heroine Mimi. Actress Mimi Rogers.

Mimi has 2 variant forms: Meemee and Mim.

For more information, see also related names Mamie and Mary.

Baby names that sound like Mimi are Mima, Mimma, Maemi, Mame and Maime.

Mimi is a popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Mimi. Click here to compare Mimi with related baby names.