Menzie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Menzie

What is the meaning of the name Menzie ?

The baby name Menzie is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɛnzi/ (MEN-zee). Note: the traditional Scots pronunciation of the surname 'Menzies' is /ˈmɪŋɪs/ (MING-iss)..

Menzie is Scottish in Origin.

Menzie is a Scottish given name and surname-derived first name, linked to Clan Menzies. It ultimately comes from the Norman toponym Mesnières-en-Bray, introduced to Scotland after the 12th century; early forms like de Meyners and Menȝies evolved into Menzies, where the letter z stands for the medieval yogh, giving the traditional pronunciation MING-iss. The spelling Menzie reflects the modern MEN-zee sound.

As a forename, Menzie appears from the 19th century onward in Scotland and across the diaspora (notably Canada and Australia), often honoring family heritage. It is now rare but usable for any gender. Variants and related forms include Menzies, Menzy, Menzey, and the clan-based diminutive Menz. The meaning is habitational: “from Mesnières,” commonly interpreted via Old French mesnie/maisnie as “household, manor, domain,” yielding senses like “of the household” or “of the manor.”