BABY NAMES
Minerva
Latin
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 Unisex
The awkward-sounding name of the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva has completely disappeared in the last century -- except as a the first name of wise old Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter's world.

Variations
Minnie, Minetta, Minivera, Myna, Minerve, Merva, Min
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
Minerva
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.