Meaning & Origin
a female given name
Pinky is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the color pink — itself derived from the flower pink (Dianthus), possibly from the Dutch pink — used as a nickname meaning 'rosy, blushing, cheerful.'
Pinky has the irresistible, playful charm of a nickname-name that was actually registered at birth — a declaration of pure personality and affection. From Pinky Lee to Pinky and the Brain, the name carries an endearingly quirky legacy in American pop culture.