Meaning:
Its source is an English expression meaning "Pale red."
Popularity:
The name Pinkie ranked 2005th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.
Narrative:
This pet name no doubt first referred to the pink cheeks of fair-skinned babies.