We fell in love with the name Minoux (min-new) for our girl on the way. From what I can tell, it’s a [name_u]French[/name_u] alternative word for kitty cat. But I’m worried no one will know how to pronounce it 
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We’re leaning toward Minoux [name_f]Stella[/name_f], sister to our [name_u]Luca[/name_u] [name_u]Atlas[/name_u].
Thoughts?
Too out there?
Easy enough to say/read?
Thanks everyone!
I pronounced it like you said before seeing how you say it. So, I thought it easy enough to pronounce. There was a slight pause while I wondered if it was actually [name_u]Minnow[/name_u], though.
You would have to spell it repeatedly, due to lack of familiarity. But there’s no reason people can’t get used to the spelling.
Whilst it as a lovely sound, I’d be hesitant to use it because it’s also slang for a woman’s genitalia. If not for that, I’d say go for it!
Luca [name_u]Atlas[/name_u] is so lovely BTW!
Ugh, yes. I’ve been trying to read up on the slang references in [name_u]French[/name_u] but alas by [name_u]French[/name_u] is not that great. Seems like anything “cat/kitty” in other languages is iffy.
I definitely knew how to pronounce it, but I do have a few drawbacks. A) It does remind me of the slang for female genitalia, as already mentioned, (although, it seems to be a bit less vulgar than most slang terms?) and B), it sounds quite a bit like “minnow” to me, which also isn’t overly pleasant.
I pronounced it like you explained, but I’m afraid that someone not used to such names and would either say it like [name_u]Minnow[/name_u] or pronounce the X. Or, that she would get called [name_u]Minnow[/name_u] as a tease or insult, since her name sounds close to it.
I think it is adorable and that it would definitely get annoying to have to constantly spell your name for everyone, but I think if you love it, do it. No regrets. I, personally, would give her a middle name that she could go by as a nickname, if you aren’t planning on calling her [name_f]Minnie[/name_f]. [name_m]Just[/name_m] so she doesn’t have to constantly spell her
Minoux [name_f]Stella[/name_f] is sounds beautiful! I really think the names go well together! And I like it with [name_u]Luca[/name_u] [name_u]Atlas[/name_u]. It’s like you flipped the style of names with them. [name_u]Luca[/name_u] is similar in style to [name_f]Stella[/name_f], and [name_u]Atlas[/name_u] is similar to Minoux.
Personally I feel for the younger generation it’ll be harder to! I myself had a hard time saying it! I recommend the name [name_f]Manon[/name_f] as an alternative if it is discouraging! But I think names shouldn’t be changed for people! It’s the name you chosen after all!
To be honest I don’t like it. It just seems a bit “edgy” to me. The type of unique that’s just… bad. Only in my opinion of course. Also the cat meaning is questionable for reasons others have pointed out…
It’s such a shame because it does have a lovely sound, but as a [name_u]French[/name_u] speaker it’s got to be a categoric “no” from me. It’s not a nice term in [name_u]French[/name_u].
Have you considered [name_f]Milou[/name_f] or [name_f]Malou[/name_f]? Or even [name_f]Lilou[/name_f], if it’s not too close to [name_u]Luca[/name_u] (great name, by the way!) Those are all close in sound and general vibe, but without the problematic associations, and sound good with [name_f]Stella[/name_f] in the middle.
Best of luck! 
I agree with others that, while it’s a nice sound, the slang word makes it unusable.
I was a little confused on how to pronounce it and thought of something along the lines of minnow like someone else mentioned was how to pronounce based on the spelling.
Perhaps Maëlle ?? Same [name_u]French[/name_u] feel with a nice meaning. “[name_f]Maya[/name_f]” or " [name_f]Mae[/name_f]" make for a cute nickname
Luca [name_u]Atlas[/name_u] & Maëlle ______
Maelle [name_f]Azalea[/name_f]
Maëlle [name_f]Persephone[/name_f]
Maëlle [name_f]Serafina[/name_f]
Maëlle [name_u]Cadence[/name_u]
Maëlle [name_f]Calista[/name_f]
Maëlle [name_f]Leona[/name_f]
Maëlle [name_f]Gemma[/name_f]
Maëlle [name_f]Luna[/name_f]
Minoux is cute!
Again as a [name_u]French[/name_u] speaker, it’s got to be a no from me. The term (as you can guess) is quite inappropriate.
Maybe consider [name_f]Marielle[/name_f], [name_f]Mathilde[/name_f], [name_f]Celine[/name_f], [name_f]Minette[/name_f], or [name_f]Lucette[/name_f] if you want that [name_u]French[/name_u] feeling and sweet sound?
I agree with others about the meaning. The sound is nice, though.
Minou also means female genitalia in [name_u]French[/name_u], but not necessarily in a crude way, but perhaps you want to factor that in:
Oh I see it’s been discussed, lol.
Minoux and [name_f]Malou[/name_f] have such a similar sound. I find [name_f]Malou[/name_f] darling and it pairs nicely with [name_f]Stella[/name_f] and brothers name!!
I thought [name_u]Minnow[/name_u] before seeing the pronunciation, probably because I’m familiar with [name_f]Margaux[/name_f] (though that’s aux not oux, it’s still where my mind went)
Min-new is a little close to the word manure for me, personally.
To me it sounds like a cooking technique!
I’m not a [name_u]French[/name_u] speaker but seeing the amount of comments about its association in [name_f]France[/name_f] would be enough to put me off personally.
