Irish

Mannix

Pronounced MAN-iksShare

Meaning: Little monk

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Mannix Anglicizes Mainchín, formed from Old Irish monk and a diminutive ending. The original name is associated with early Irish saints.

Nicknames

  • Manny

Spellings & variants

  • Mainchín
  • Munchin

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Mannix comes from Irish.

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