Kevin, Stuart or even Bob, why the members of the magical trio of the saga Despicable Me are they called that? Is there a reason or hidden meaning behind the Minions' first name? Seriously tells you everything.
Over time, the Minions have become the big stars of the franchise Despicable Meto the point of stealing the spotlight from Gru. These cute oval-shaped beings pleased spectators so much that two feature films were dedicated to them in 2015 and 2022. The protagonist's faithful companions, dubbed in French by Gad Elmalehhave a very particular style. With their banana yellow color, their blue overalls and their glasses, one thing is certain, the Minions know how to get noticed. So why do they have such classic names like Kevin, Stuart, Bob, Jerry, Dave and Tim?
The hidden meaning behind the name Minions
Even if there are thousands of Minions in the universe Despicable Meonly six are truly known to the public and adored by fans: Kevin, Stuart and Bob, Gru's power trio, but also Jerry, Dave and Tim, the other right-hand men.
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Kevin, the leader of the Minionsbears this first name because he is the leader of the bande. This first name has Irish origins and means “ noble« , « elegant » et « bright“. These adjectives perfectly match Kevin's personality in the films. As for Stuartit is derived from Stewart, which means “ the one who takes care » et « guardian“. Creativity is the main quality found in the bearers of this name, including the little yellow creature! Bob, the little one of the gang is called that because it is…small. This first name of Germanic origin is simply Robert's short versionwhich refers to brilliance and glory.
Jerry is the Minion who loves to play jokes. His first name means “ sacred name“. He is essential to the group and always brings good humor. Dave is the team scientist. This name can mean several things, depending on different cultures. In Hebrew it could be translated as “ beloved of God » and in Arabic by “ warrior of legendary courage“. Two definitions which reflect his great wisdom. Finally, the first name Tim designates a person who is not afraid to take the lead and who is a leader at heartjust like the character in the animated films Despicable Me.
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